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 4180324 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4182253 epoch_slot_no: 13453 block_no: 4180147 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1307 time: 2020-05-19 00:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39ebd851fd945dfcb515ba2842b0f064ed2a2d1442e3b3cb8b17943dd0780693Block Operator
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