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 4176387 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4178316 epoch_slot_no: 9516 block_no: 4176210 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2338 time: 2020-05-18 02:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a86f7c6120fe83f7717d54b165dcd8cc98ea6e6d42debd84f9d6c0f2ad920b9Block Operator
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