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 4179933 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4181862 epoch_slot_no: 13062 block_no: 4179756 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1941 time: 2020-05-18 22:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95a91176d6a003796bee67855fa57507f4af5bd4b4a30bec13a6c016979717d8Block Operator
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