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 4174656 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4176585 epoch_slot_no: 7785 block_no: 4174479 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1090 time: 2020-05-17 16:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aee2f42de6a4124fc220ea1b82a5f1ede4fb1ddc791eb87e1d0aa02b18b7cadBlock Operator
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