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 4176464 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178393 epoch_slot_no: 9593 block_no: 4176287 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2167 time: 2020-05-18 03:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbe688cf3cd35a299fcd3e090242afa5b9572b5efd72f63978bb4961fc9c89b6Block Operator
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