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 4180813 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4182742 epoch_slot_no: 13942 block_no: 4180636 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3401 time: 2020-05-19 03:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a5bfa74eeabce58d4c006c49e503556daab27154fbb142fc78efe94283cb5ddBlock Operator
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