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 4178211 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4180140 epoch_slot_no: 11340 block_no: 4178034 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3443 time: 2020-05-18 12:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2e3abd3ee51cf677a44d9dae91dbb79048a1494b73f3651ec632026c553b305Block Operator
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