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 4183969 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4185898 epoch_slot_no: 17098 block_no: 4183792 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1845 time: 2020-05-19 20:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fef2def67fd25e378b47bc918118a1f371eb34c1824735b39b662b5e8b9b1f0Block Operator
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