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 4175290 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4177219 epoch_slot_no: 8419 block_no: 4175113 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-05-17 20:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dee1ff21d4536aedd550dd2291f7c4db1045e7e6b106462dcd8cfdb77952059Block Operator
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