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 4174238 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4176167 epoch_slot_no: 7367 block_no: 4174061 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2581 time: 2020-05-17 14:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf647a1eceb98372f98d9cab1ad9480831a4d6967aeb48a2fc0312597a38ccb3cBlock Operator
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