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 4174868 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4176797 epoch_slot_no: 7997 block_no: 4174691 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2034 time: 2020-05-17 18:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb32779f6cd896c41b5c0d8bdef259d1627567cb277df7de69b88c91b47bce05eBlock Operator
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