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 4180047 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4181976 epoch_slot_no: 13176 block_no: 4179870 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2480 time: 2020-05-18 22:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b03708cb6693756b81802cc70dd813a5484b0cdb04f18563747707d0c0853c2Block Operator
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