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 4176090 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4178019 epoch_slot_no: 9219 block_no: 4175913 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2119 time: 2020-05-18 00:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8b0b7dec1bad0dbb8a7f8519765202897c4f33d1f27324151eb9e34d528dd37Block Operator
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