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 4183473 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4185402 epoch_slot_no: 16602 block_no: 4183296 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2485 time: 2020-05-19 17:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eb16bcd2329c41b760e375fcecb79350f34e8ac455defcd67de79e7ec9b0c34Block Operator
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