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 4176459 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178388 epoch_slot_no: 9588 block_no: 4176282 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-18 03:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5e8662b383ddaae49ae6463e117d1a6be32cb97092fa32f82a235b4e9692891Block Operator
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