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 4174512 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4176441 epoch_slot_no: 7641 block_no: 4174335 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-05-17 16:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7bbc907398bc88c71afb22de1c19a5fc7132009c33dc0ccae07629a895ca96eBlock Operator
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