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 4183506 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4185435 epoch_slot_no: 16635 block_no: 4183329 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-19 18:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a07c51971ffd71d71dc7046a116ed7cf04fdfb9bd5b329564ef71e65902a98bBlock Operator
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