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 4177682 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4179611 epoch_slot_no: 10811 block_no: 4177505 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2046 time: 2020-05-18 09:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb56c323230cc81d72ca6866254e5f509816b1f95a93bf55f92d05fd7ccbeae98Block Operator
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