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 4183880 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4185809 epoch_slot_no: 17009 block_no: 4183703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-05-19 20:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7455ed386bc9257b9d70bfb3a8686ce8c6ad3fa333a1bdca190a8bbf8239a6cBlock Operator
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