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 4180715 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4182644 epoch_slot_no: 13844 block_no: 4180538 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3662 time: 2020-05-19 02:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d3f4bbc9aa1627c9abf524675e4d5f7d8945ec9401c209f0daeb87a594bf3a7Block Operator
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