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 4183449 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4185378 epoch_slot_no: 16578 block_no: 4183272 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2020-05-19 17:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86be1f8773701dac93f0586336ca8f50ced9f11f735fb4e374355ceccee7c2cdBlock Operator
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