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 4178768 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4180697 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 4178591 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5512 time: 2020-05-18 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88d753eed5e810217744f17fa88f0fc1bf49da3bd04deaab3e0ea4963649e915Block Operator
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