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 4179174 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4181103 epoch_slot_no: 12303 block_no: 4178997 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-18 18:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd99961ad46859be35393a5f497c9562fc09253d8b816e0b0f80f11bf8d96bd07Block Operator
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