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 4176966 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178895 epoch_slot_no: 10095 block_no: 4176789 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-05-18 05:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74c2fdad94356abed14340a6ae3b76103d6932796ff9e50c8a7010002938a2cbBlock Operator
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