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 4179379 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4181308 epoch_slot_no: 12508 block_no: 4179202 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3238 time: 2020-05-18 19:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a782fc7c4f754716419f03de80346ef1c7f616a18b737fa9f874cd450ce8353Block Operator
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