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 4173751 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4175680 epoch_slot_no: 6880 block_no: 4173574 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1951 time: 2020-05-17 11:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4648ab17e02b8a2d12fdfb6a7e72f5c7c529b08161bc59621a47cc6fe75cb84Block Operator
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