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 4176748 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178677 epoch_slot_no: 9877 block_no: 4176571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2046 time: 2020-05-18 04:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e704bac3829e3ffffe4495ee39fb4a47534a978e7fe54b4f2d0c7c7ea72f2a5Block Operator
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