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 4179143 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4181072 epoch_slot_no: 12272 block_no: 4178966 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-05-18 17:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dc1afe332118a5f5d0d7e82070d6acb832d1a1288b76d05ba4e9ff52142ed77Block Operator
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