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 4176832 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178761 epoch_slot_no: 9961 block_no: 4176655 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1697 time: 2020-05-18 05:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa33cc32bb1ad6e7d91d1c2e86496eca960cbb501f8eb8443dcad79b547b28f3eBlock Operator
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