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 4173884 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4175813 epoch_slot_no: 7013 block_no: 4173707 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1447 time: 2020-05-17 12:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb512b2cc41047469c45ed77f04343ce42047b2d6cc43943ea25a92f0fa8d223aBlock Operator
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