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 4183985 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4185914 epoch_slot_no: 17114 block_no: 4183808 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2897 time: 2020-05-19 20:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x832d75c6e226daf1d53f41e98f6abc6fbc341cef34b980d05fde856f8488faf0Block Operator
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