A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4173531 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4175460 epoch_slot_no: 6660 block_no: 4173354 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6557 time: 2020-05-17 10:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80f4d94f852e6c5c65ef05d29b8eae5afd2ddff87f1ddc07272bb20350e89b4dBlock Operator
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