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 4179684 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4181613 epoch_slot_no: 12813 block_no: 4179507 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-18 20:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12224b3c677f543d33802d8de1d7003bda1b0ca9cbd094c4838cb312f112d35eBlock Operator
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