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 4176201 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178130 epoch_slot_no: 9330 block_no: 4176024 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1122 time: 2020-05-18 01:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cf5843fa067b7c9242499fa331c2c22503ce8001e2c77539cc5801a7178f572Block Operator
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