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 4183346 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4185275 epoch_slot_no: 16475 block_no: 4183169 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1307 time: 2020-05-19 17:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7703388fb5ffa2c0d76106eb4b7c6a1e90b0d655d2432ddbf5ec39c637d86e7cBlock Operator
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