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 4177520 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4179449 epoch_slot_no: 10649 block_no: 4177343 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1984 time: 2020-05-18 08:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36ce0ece9a761ccac7672f548ae8e35ce54e50687a8346bec1a1af6595e40dc3Block Operator
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