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 4178762 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4180691 epoch_slot_no: 11891 block_no: 4178585 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-05-18 15:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x030948947245a561307a2c40758633385516c1955812347337a7b7a11693862fBlock Operator
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