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 4176294 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4178223 epoch_slot_no: 9423 block_no: 4176117 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2608 time: 2020-05-18 02:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67ae4863b6a0f02db5de7c36e1b69b0bb788b98c87755aa6195d8a577aa3a2cfBlock Operator
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