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 4176554 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4178483 epoch_slot_no: 9683 block_no: 4176377 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6632 time: 2020-05-18 03:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e43c09a8d8391a8f25c8061c6087b03aed2c20589d17ff0b3ff43b316ad4300Block Operator
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