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 4176248 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4178177 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 4176071 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8728 time: 2020-05-18 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76fd5dd2f20af482d0e2cce2d62841b1c6e518572aab9d69296fdde1fe4934d1Block Operator
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