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 4177306 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4179235 epoch_slot_no: 10435 block_no: 4177129 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-05-18 07:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xede5130aa5d357e06a3f169bc6a08164abe57e307a472a0a6a82d2d9fc247e1dBlock Operator
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