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 4179233 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4181162 epoch_slot_no: 12362 block_no: 4179056 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-05-18 18:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8890c41581a23e502b80d5e356067874cb053c5b3e2e7b0beaaa9d18f0f4194cBlock Operator
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