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 4177631 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4179560 epoch_slot_no: 10760 block_no: 4177454 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4852 time: 2020-05-18 09:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98d6bcf5bd5775e1fd49401c73d02c88ae4d7d6201649c03259051cc2ee6b03bBlock Operator
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