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 4177733 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4179662 epoch_slot_no: 10862 block_no: 4177556 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5536 time: 2020-05-18 10:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b0c1cfa4aa0daaa447974e67fb9847f32c7bb932aaa18ef2609bd6f17451ddaBlock Operator
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