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 4177200 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4179129 epoch_slot_no: 10329 block_no: 4177023 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1914 time: 2020-05-18 07:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c2e1ac5b92898345db51c70f18a5a3f5ea2de50b9d663fbfe19b9eeab5352b7Block Operator
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