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 4178071 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4180000 epoch_slot_no: 11200 block_no: 4177894 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1492 time: 2020-05-18 11:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe093a139c0025f510c7694a96b5bb94338e26c45842ae05a604a29064cce84e3Block Operator
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