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 4178627 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4180556 epoch_slot_no: 11756 block_no: 4178450 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4247 time: 2020-05-18 15:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf30e1637a6b01f3e526e66560116a84a5c53d88a07da09a4759333fe43e2c7c4Block Operator
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