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 4183116 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4185045 epoch_slot_no: 16245 block_no: 4182939 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1089 time: 2020-05-19 15:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9a36a8b56bcf38c975b4725334d7be6ba279716108f9799d03559110f0c62c3Block Operator
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