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 4183643 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4185572 epoch_slot_no: 16772 block_no: 4183466 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-05-19 18:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ef4de77efed95eae51b8e3e7e9551b4d9f289b12a1c56d783c9259c7c67d83aBlock Operator
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