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 4183120 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4185049 epoch_slot_no: 16249 block_no: 4182943 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1825 time: 2020-05-19 16:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1b6bf5770bfa77e38a27fa59a56865ba31fd4b1c5b363e89c7ee0bc0546a607Block Operator
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