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 4180757 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4182686 epoch_slot_no: 13886 block_no: 4180580 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1581 time: 2020-05-19 02:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82d0c727f3e445ca02b64780159a3a86c31b9a0cc6ebcb37caa4553637fd2a37Block Operator
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