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 4179698 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4181627 epoch_slot_no: 12827 block_no: 4179521 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4090 time: 2020-05-18 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04a97d4f8a19699887f9442340d176f3ef2ea3dfb329d9a0d6198c2132c46b38Block Operator
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