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 4179868 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4181797 epoch_slot_no: 12997 block_no: 4179691 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1521 time: 2020-05-18 21:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x827abd01ae7c2b0799b7a9cb0a93400e6507d6ab06e27ec2b2a0891bc615064bBlock Operator
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