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 4178483 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4180412 epoch_slot_no: 11612 block_no: 4178306 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1874 time: 2020-05-18 14:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9032dcad07949f8b17f61dc0cf85631149366fbf23a456f25158fa3e1d0b3941Block Operator
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