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 4176518 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4178447 epoch_slot_no: 9647 block_no: 4176341 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1886 time: 2020-05-18 03:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb7ceadab977230569c3c6b0cfa66ab5574ea5095c2763d9c7c0ec8643f6e4a4Block Operator
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