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 4175596 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4177525 epoch_slot_no: 8725 block_no: 4175419 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2804 time: 2020-05-17 22:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eba15b2b9835ebec2a2b743df5405f24bd3dc88850847938c9d553a6f2a1e81Block Operator
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