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 4176760 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178689 epoch_slot_no: 9889 block_no: 4176583 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2020-05-18 04:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8164b7b056c26ff90621619e06c9495563ec7849f5cae527b6d3f11cd362b6acBlock Operator
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