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 4177050 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178979 epoch_slot_no: 10179 block_no: 4176873 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-18 06:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05240950186384fe035975c080b05f2dcd07f0a42a327400f0fa9d2b7e08e867Block Operator
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