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 4174474 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4176403 epoch_slot_no: 7603 block_no: 4174297 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1090 time: 2020-05-17 15:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7264f6810a0d0c3759729c9680a74d4a81cafe9a4ef37f96af66ade6b6dad217Block Operator
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