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 4174118 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4176047 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 4173941 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2475 time: 2020-05-17 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe786e7f7d3f4dd9ed9b5596d54a7fb7763c9e38572ece8111cbacba4306938dfBlock Operator
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