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 4175796 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4177725 epoch_slot_no: 8925 block_no: 4175619 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-17 23:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d4d4ed8c0d4ae9e9017eb4ffe3244623c083cdfdd921e67fb8254aaa4a8905Block Operator
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