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 4177017 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178946 epoch_slot_no: 10146 block_no: 4176840 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5876 time: 2020-05-18 06:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92146301cab134b453d3616084be4b12dcaae416eced379cd54b70a4aa70ba85Block Operator
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