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 4177511 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4179440 epoch_slot_no: 10640 block_no: 4177334 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1939 time: 2020-05-18 08:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80e8df3bd99486b9ca2b034708a2009814ee03f72278ac1a2742b3052d3c178aBlock Operator
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