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 4182074 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4184003 epoch_slot_no: 15203 block_no: 4181897 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1741 time: 2020-05-19 10:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x968abeaf3f37185275268edb96ce49c3bd3322d5c961d2d49c836fdbadb90fe1Block Operator
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