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 4176652 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178581 epoch_slot_no: 9781 block_no: 4176475 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-05-18 04:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f18f0ab84d1ba39cb0a3cc1be61a2a4d00f72c4513df55ce37cef9d581dca7Block Operator
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