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 4175788 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4177717 epoch_slot_no: 8917 block_no: 4175611 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1582 time: 2020-05-17 23:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7526bc3b3f9ed7c1cb9b6d2555c8ed374783231f36c7ee25872d558adcde268Block Operator
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