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 4174045 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4175974 epoch_slot_no: 7174 block_no: 4173868 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1443 time: 2020-05-17 13:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x722743e8fb0e38a5777a19293b25e54f8dca2cfbaf47a32fc04cd6193d565e37Block Operator
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