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 4174194 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4176123 epoch_slot_no: 7323 block_no: 4174017 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1671 time: 2020-05-17 14:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cd275da0387bb95c4363fa9c978f88ac6e34a74e4866f7cb24818ae089488bfBlock Operator
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