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 4177087 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4179016 epoch_slot_no: 10216 block_no: 4176910 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2756 time: 2020-05-18 06:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50aa19eb170c361f3253f1a033a9b081b130cce41ab6e96d617ea93433bf8a71Block Operator
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