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 4179925 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4181854 epoch_slot_no: 13054 block_no: 4179748 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3985 time: 2020-05-18 22:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91dc2e0c14dc2ee506fb5e8de650bad449583af25dad78a064d98a9dc7a9ca29Block Operator
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