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 4182783 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184712 epoch_slot_no: 15912 block_no: 4182606 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3434 time: 2020-05-19 14:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dd5823754f228b62bbf62a4f3be188f346ce40e74a7c291b95df70071d79fa2Block Operator
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