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 4179771 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4181700 epoch_slot_no: 12900 block_no: 4179594 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-18 21:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9eab17c3aaf9c1ee3070293f190dd62a8b18ce5752fb9c2191b9ce2d1fea64dBlock Operator
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