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 4183572 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4185501 epoch_slot_no: 16701 block_no: 4183395 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2020-05-19 18:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39741fd3aa17e26e9f3b6e8a41819de73f4b947d8e38dfa902c90edb846886aaBlock Operator
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