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 4182102 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4184031 epoch_slot_no: 15231 block_no: 4181925 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1635 time: 2020-05-19 10:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52f0c75103f9f57f22f76094437ddfbf41f7f5270f6cd17a1bd42836ad6c20d7Block Operator
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