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 4182296 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184225 epoch_slot_no: 15425 block_no: 4182119 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1682 time: 2020-05-19 11:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1771fbcd8feff9bb77d0a45163f2ccbd6611669730ee7d53c997dfd3c2e35ff7Block Operator
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