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 4183014 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184943 epoch_slot_no: 16143 block_no: 4182837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3673 time: 2020-05-19 15:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82f319a7964acb2babfb22b3169b2a44d9eaa6990161e1fa2767b99a4f89e9b0Block Operator
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