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 4175746 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4177675 epoch_slot_no: 8875 block_no: 4175569 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2213 time: 2020-05-17 23:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeac382ef5d0b5fa15773b80258b34cb3164c19b706980b706de45ccfe708b69Block Operator
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