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 4177052 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4178981 epoch_slot_no: 10181 block_no: 4176875 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-18 06:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc74d7508962b7eeb6b54bc79fd6903992d2e5615189e56a5c188c8ae7e6591b6Block Operator
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