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 4183873 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4185802 epoch_slot_no: 17002 block_no: 4183696 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3094 time: 2020-05-19 20:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33c854eb12c0b2ab78bd5bec4d0601457754d185f8b5e7281efe37784fb2e7d4Block Operator
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