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 4183093 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4185022 epoch_slot_no: 16222 block_no: 4182916 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3356 time: 2020-05-19 15:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49a641bb41754ac29ab26764c13a93f5a23f1977e2e31a8b37a3e7f68fe2c87fBlock Operator
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