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 4179773 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4181702 epoch_slot_no: 12902 block_no: 4179596 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-18 21:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b3d95d55bd2d7f20d963bad5d85b946d2cdd5e6bf92b53c8c49e5e3466ba0bfBlock Operator
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