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 4174038 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4175967 epoch_slot_no: 7167 block_no: 4173861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2001 time: 2020-05-17 13:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8690589af713ed288e9b65987f19aef6e79a924c662ddeefb384719e9a3a88bdBlock Operator
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