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 4177272 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4179201 epoch_slot_no: 10401 block_no: 4177095 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1102 time: 2020-05-18 07:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf05010757f5af67ad9d28e0f0341ba84d55d17492481c64cd675ad46a05e6de9Block Operator
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