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 4183667 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4185596 epoch_slot_no: 16796 block_no: 4183490 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1591 time: 2020-05-19 19:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x383382ecda4b076d17ff6624bb90c6d2ecfd1b7a8ebf426dcf77847ea5d04cc7Block Operator
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