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 4183124 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4185053 epoch_slot_no: 16253 block_no: 4182947 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3734 time: 2020-05-19 16:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd81a250b82d8d65078a48c2117f3ee72d57691d6c2a6ceb000e79faafe0ca9fBlock Operator
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