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 4180614 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4182543 epoch_slot_no: 13743 block_no: 4180437 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1040 time: 2020-05-19 02:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51e0fc3723ff529d78827d36db892545e9e787de449098cd5c6a785cc20fb5dfBlock Operator
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