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 4179460 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4181389 epoch_slot_no: 12589 block_no: 4179283 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1274 time: 2020-05-18 19:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7d583623eff0d5cbeb7f48b323d4719d308a1497b43e0a6c5b134c3c2b00204Block Operator
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