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 4174276 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4176205 epoch_slot_no: 7405 block_no: 4174099 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1553 time: 2020-05-17 14:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95b7193137757b79c4a551ccd04f9b3b77673bbc4e7aa7d6c2a8bd4bfc663f14Block Operator
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