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 4179569 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4181498 epoch_slot_no: 12698 block_no: 4179392 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 921 time: 2020-05-18 20:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8c0025cf3ad782480e2c74ad91e529342e7d57740b79349e1cada48e6db6888Block Operator
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