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 4174808 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4176737 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 4174631 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5321 time: 2020-05-17 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d4c01c5532939cbe7c2b9eab95fd158ff4430bb494d96c8dc116ab7c97c9ecbBlock Operator
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