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 4183050 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184979 epoch_slot_no: 16179 block_no: 4182873 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2038 time: 2020-05-19 15:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf7a95d06e99f4caca51c1e2cba95e8a7314da3bb707d1daa2b78d47a27a31ceBlock Operator
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