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 4176512 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178441 epoch_slot_no: 9641 block_no: 4176335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2024 time: 2020-05-18 03:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60f2e432704fac77f906ef3b76dfaca5606f13267c5fdb362dc03ff9e3b26c25Block Operator
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