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 4175756 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4177685 epoch_slot_no: 8885 block_no: 4175579 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-05-17 23:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf52f5a57d9933ca808cbd4249b24272331152a01d6c5c488d805436c312e00ebBlock Operator
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