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 4176608 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4178537 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 4176431 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 20235 time: 2020-05-18 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86c135613909152f44b88fbc8b7b9ba73e7ab6313aa46ef043e94247e54304aaBlock Operator
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