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 4183299 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4185228 epoch_slot_no: 16428 block_no: 4183122 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2020-05-19 17:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd4b576dffe1963cb0c06c7ba0b5499715830bedd6425583b116d7c47dc38be2Block Operator
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