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 4183628 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4185557 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 4183451 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6241 time: 2020-05-19 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71321485043583398bf6da369da5a407c7567288b19e694e8d19f1bb61056444Block Operator
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