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 4175528 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4177457 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 4175351 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3294 time: 2020-05-17 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f0ea1f6fa352bf0fc4d6424e0d4b3f009e077f85c4a01ffc0b41186ad731805Block Operator
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