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 4180353 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4182282 epoch_slot_no: 13482 block_no: 4180176 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-05-19 00:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93dc25a2b3c0bef03089d840730fbabfb19b31a5f0a19d95c3d032201b2d57c5Block Operator
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