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 4177063 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4178992 epoch_slot_no: 10192 block_no: 4176886 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1143 time: 2020-05-18 06:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b36e2c01ebd3fcc3fe9bd2acaa9ac4cc1ac7447e57e8f2a77319564eae514f9Block Operator
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