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 4177978 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4179907 epoch_slot_no: 11107 block_no: 4177801 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2020-05-18 11:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x270fd7f7fada3b8ee7300b1125900449b9d226f0e95c2ebd8360479abdf65c47Block Operator
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