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 4183610 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4185539 epoch_slot_no: 16739 block_no: 4183433 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1537 time: 2020-05-19 18:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb5c4467178a53c63c6b54f4fc2a5e4bcc232120ea3702538108ef5c8857f546Block Operator
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