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 4174164 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4176093 epoch_slot_no: 7293 block_no: 4173987 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-05-17 14:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x725773d617fab26a580d11c3eba81c932ecc10cce99362481ea6a8ed914c07bbBlock Operator
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