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 4179257 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4181186 epoch_slot_no: 12386 block_no: 4179080 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1106 time: 2020-05-18 18:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedea73833118bb39ca9628916f1eccd26e364d20b077b73f116f3a4a0db4b425Block Operator
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