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 4177597 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4179526 epoch_slot_no: 10726 block_no: 4177420 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2769 time: 2020-05-18 09:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac7cc7a0b1300f5654ab0317dbd4ae6ebf6a2059dae4b0a812bce2102c190a5bBlock Operator
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