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 4178456 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4180385 epoch_slot_no: 11585 block_no: 4178279 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1902 time: 2020-05-18 14:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad367904ff7a644f9953abb461f1c786829a20015c707dcd55dc42c0f0b52c57Block Operator
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