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 4176514 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178443 epoch_slot_no: 9643 block_no: 4176337 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1989 time: 2020-05-18 03:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd89e68b655a4b82c3bbca43a0fa9a8d55e9cc6378ad319c6b948fb7904962ddaBlock Operator
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