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 4174217 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4176146 epoch_slot_no: 7346 block_no: 4174040 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9105 time: 2020-05-17 14:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba298aaf1daea2a96e4d3b6e7ec642324791c45c5ce7a162c3ccc4f7398e9ad8Block Operator
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