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 4175827 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4177756 epoch_slot_no: 8956 block_no: 4175650 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2024 time: 2020-05-17 23:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x816f6a847763262d13a478143f2f16c9711c9bd6d48e2391be31cc6ae9bd52bbBlock Operator
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