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 4177216 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4179145 epoch_slot_no: 10345 block_no: 4177039 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4753 time: 2020-05-18 07:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21a9b6e6f8bf6ba8a1f5715c1cc8f428a6d16d2f1f675eda8863532e5467f94bBlock Operator
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