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 4179518 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4181447 epoch_slot_no: 12647 block_no: 4179341 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1992 time: 2020-05-18 20:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a13a6d830a3b8a4d78837d030176e315844b81ea22c768018682cdf53557900Block Operator
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