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 4178867 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4180796 epoch_slot_no: 11996 block_no: 4178690 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2247 time: 2020-05-18 16:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e312e534999e1d3b992c14dd52b7e80567da36b488301b70c9484891543f43fBlock Operator
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