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 4177508 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4179437 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 4177331 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 21982 time: 2020-05-18 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3276377b27317bb06e479a9b4810b26212d4da7beb3d75d7320e0aa8b7c97be7Block Operator
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