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 4183312 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4185241 epoch_slot_no: 16441 block_no: 4183135 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1980 time: 2020-05-19 17:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88e13f6ad117cf0b8ec00a21be1fea84a1d81f84546870f0074b42dca50220a2Block Operator
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