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 4179553 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4181482 epoch_slot_no: 12682 block_no: 4179376 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-05-18 20:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55ad49081bb17f5cebebf2343472b79aa68d22a75a92d17e627b681aef9cee47Block Operator
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