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 4175731 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4177660 epoch_slot_no: 8860 block_no: 4175554 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-05-17 22:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08d89bc304c6418d5f7c8ff8ca75f02b28fcf3b3960366fbb0fbfebc3a9969c2Block Operator
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