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 4183349 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4185278 epoch_slot_no: 16478 block_no: 4183172 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-05-19 17:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4970ae5ae681cb222c6f1c7ebd29028f5f3840a90b382e801fcf27c4e673cb5bBlock Operator
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