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 4183465 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4185394 epoch_slot_no: 16594 block_no: 4183288 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 909 time: 2020-05-19 17:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d42aa12b601b6f763fa72be6f6c92ce719f6d5e5f5378df00f57c7be2d829d6Block Operator
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