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 4182275 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184204 epoch_slot_no: 15404 block_no: 4182098 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1113 time: 2020-05-19 11:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8907d1137d5275937664c0f66eb7c7e6c00d2b1bd29b1852240603924d57ba5eBlock Operator
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