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 4183658 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4185587 epoch_slot_no: 16787 block_no: 4183481 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1899 time: 2020-05-19 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0b41dbf7317db0a7cbf72d687da65d3643b7282934df6a7ac709a15396e66afBlock Operator
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