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 4176605 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178534 epoch_slot_no: 9734 block_no: 4176428 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-05-18 03:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb679af61ac8de252905809095a9427715f8725a19200a62481e6bc8e9e75ab3aBlock Operator
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