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 4175622 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4177551 epoch_slot_no: 8751 block_no: 4175445 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2631 time: 2020-05-17 22:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75b16a8ae870bcba2f6b50d1253131c797d82fbd5f20025e931a2b8f52d1b527Block Operator
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