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 4178772 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4180701 epoch_slot_no: 11901 block_no: 4178595 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2329 time: 2020-05-18 15:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x701414f9c58d1a56e968ceacfc6c6b1c5d99bd5320cc7e9f94f3d5aa1e0e25a7Block Operator
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