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 4182218 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4184147 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 4182041 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12829 time: 2020-05-19 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0d03cce42c474cb48ebdcddf19b47c9106ff9dda598d68c552f201d1f8f436cBlock Operator
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