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 4176883 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4178812 epoch_slot_no: 10012 block_no: 4176706 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1459 time: 2020-05-18 05:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb3e19953708edd3cb5f566c4a3bd6b86db850b38f45bb6a71395d22aadcd304Block Operator
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