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 4183659 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4185588 epoch_slot_no: 16788 block_no: 4183482 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1709 time: 2020-05-19 19:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b8ea7b4640e84f8a8465ce01478d86e56b49998fd3771b84893e0d51a6baa22Block Operator
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