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 4178259 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4180188 epoch_slot_no: 11388 block_no: 4178082 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1862 time: 2020-05-18 13:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd5048ad394a1597af1556f9036d1a2a3ef9c9929a2036689479f091bc59e3bcBlock Operator
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