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 4176601 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4178530 epoch_slot_no: 9730 block_no: 4176424 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6892 time: 2020-05-18 03:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53e669480b54049119ea145c58cd9b5d7c4b96a3e19e4853e53267b5627951f5Block Operator
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