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 4178466 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4180395 epoch_slot_no: 11595 block_no: 4178289 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1943 time: 2020-05-18 14:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x784f3ac9e262d9ab9ead0759f7b7a8f73bde8c6c4c22f5f410d733185978ccd6Block Operator
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