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 4182044 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4183973 epoch_slot_no: 15173 block_no: 4181867 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1290 time: 2020-05-19 10:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cc166e3d74136e81824cbd0971caed8ad3ca3336026cbc1b511c02d55f4165bBlock Operator
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