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 4177260 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4179189 epoch_slot_no: 10389 block_no: 4177083 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6994 time: 2020-05-18 07:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6eb3ec90c4135d0f1db593c559dc30932135a0d00a26c24b69ea0f3e88f36d0Block Operator
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