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 4176472 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4178401 epoch_slot_no: 9601 block_no: 4176295 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6994 time: 2020-05-18 03:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee746e9d941842725326ca6788f503f2ad06a7b3773053e2cd87e5c4c4c5cbadBlock Operator
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