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 4180609 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4182538 epoch_slot_no: 13738 block_no: 4180432 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1909 time: 2020-05-19 02:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2a291ebc37365eba92c8b6a16a26197948c947d4e871f4019bf8601ae04a237Block Operator
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