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 4177159 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4179088 epoch_slot_no: 10288 block_no: 4176982 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1102 time: 2020-05-18 06:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e27f910078309de933bf7b41a404b77406104138b878f81e00e6259dde09314Block Operator
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