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 4180417 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4182346 epoch_slot_no: 13546 block_no: 4180240 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-05-19 01:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58e1e4cc55250db50e47d218eefb7325cc1be9412ddfb8e3029c014f1308ed51Block Operator
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