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 4182121 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184050 epoch_slot_no: 15250 block_no: 4181944 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3434 time: 2020-05-19 10:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4ab8e1efc35388e8f01d9e107d2a88f5cce7203f26f4c5f3a4c6b76d770395aBlock Operator
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