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 4174199 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4176128 epoch_slot_no: 7328 block_no: 4174022 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1970 time: 2020-05-17 14:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08dde3d998693c067db5a0c8a1cbb2ef7ab717f2e2b79049b5edbbe30f55e917Block Operator
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