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 4176764 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178693 epoch_slot_no: 9893 block_no: 4176587 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-05-18 04:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x634cdd1229ff24fe3d5d0ad9426f4237b8c2946d98b8c823ae393957b3715e56Block Operator
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