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 4180538 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4182467 epoch_slot_no: 13667 block_no: 4180361 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10890 time: 2020-05-19 01:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd956f6c585fed7a9ff709c33c9b9da1a4c488bcb57f9a3db62c811fefbeab4c1Block Operator
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