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 4178524 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4180453 epoch_slot_no: 11653 block_no: 4178347 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1463 time: 2020-05-18 14:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4b72ca45a029cb55c11ee8046b52c64d3bcfff7729a24e10402fd53f5880677Block Operator
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