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 4176327 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178256 epoch_slot_no: 9456 block_no: 4176150 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1712 time: 2020-05-18 02:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x017c667c2968383732bb7f28988d7ffb20ba2dee678c55988f1180e1f3ff667eBlock Operator
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