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 4176946 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4178875 epoch_slot_no: 10075 block_no: 4176769 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10749 time: 2020-05-18 05:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9f4b571ebb5dbb1fa664ad95c7ec22f068f8820fc01a7bdd673f7e2c16cf2b8Block Operator
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