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 4174470 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4176399 epoch_slot_no: 7599 block_no: 4174293 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-05-17 15:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7a812f6ffa03a05bb24892684282dbc2c9ba4857437882764b92d3d4f060f83Block Operator
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