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 4177009 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178938 epoch_slot_no: 10138 block_no: 4176832 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2867 time: 2020-05-18 06:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c7a516263775b6bb719034533cacd705af8b7b301c9f77145cf63c08d073b96Block Operator
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