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 4183268 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4185197 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 4183091 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6403 time: 2020-05-19 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa03e5cff945c20692ca6ae2a775b56909af9a59df4df9b6a727a5b105f2789e1Block Operator
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