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 4174123 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4176052 epoch_slot_no: 7252 block_no: 4173946 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4238 time: 2020-05-17 14:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x828fa67a66bd507dc052d4c2a7d65c39f741a47b9597ddbc0a8626ce7482672dBlock Operator
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