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 4183730 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4185659 epoch_slot_no: 16859 block_no: 4183553 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-19 19:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21b9c21dbac1e9595a58f48190614374f930820c79af06b7f32ae930295af951Block Operator
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