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 4175478 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4177407 epoch_slot_no: 8607 block_no: 4175301 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1090 time: 2020-05-17 21:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39692c0f30ba140ddb7f4848eea8657705475118204a1068bd9e0e2d3af3ba95Block Operator
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