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 4180547 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4182476 epoch_slot_no: 13676 block_no: 4180370 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2020-05-19 01:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4d84d5eb459e52de112f3c80240b80e64c40378c8a8110c3f3cc673d58b3a80Block Operator
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