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 4180587 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4182516 epoch_slot_no: 13716 block_no: 4180410 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1715 time: 2020-05-19 01:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83814c7a579937b158a15956e67be40e39f97ade7fe6d49ca07d05248bb19863Block Operator
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