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 4174793 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4176722 epoch_slot_no: 7922 block_no: 4174616 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2028 time: 2020-05-17 17:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01e5de97847c93d9b3b17d8e75cd6b45fe0f1d7463bfc32f61a61b995bb7e3cdBlock Operator
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