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 4175565 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4177494 epoch_slot_no: 8694 block_no: 4175388 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3221 time: 2020-05-17 22:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd668385546a0d91e5a0599530babfbc16e42c9e3272dbdda315e8a8c83fc960dBlock Operator
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