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 4174437 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4176366 epoch_slot_no: 7566 block_no: 4174260 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2235 time: 2020-05-17 15:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf51fa5ac6f5240cef39442f0bace48574bcfbdf3d18b4af48c26efac96d7c48fBlock Operator
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