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 4183015 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4184944 epoch_slot_no: 16144 block_no: 4182838 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3405 time: 2020-05-19 15:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cdb9d8d655f637b15df2c835cf86357b4b7c2d9bf665ee112b59cfdf1e9b9a0Block Operator
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