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 4176714 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178643 epoch_slot_no: 9843 block_no: 4176537 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-05-18 04:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7069d7725e7df3c61ce7613a4c7ecea0f09f6873a0375c27875280f97bdaf2cBlock Operator
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