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 4179753 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4181682 epoch_slot_no: 12882 block_no: 4179576 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-05-18 21:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a413c78f1306c32d11c7df86eb7377dba60014b5734b52c0155d07c33a7343bBlock Operator
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