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 4182311 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184240 epoch_slot_no: 15440 block_no: 4182134 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2021 time: 2020-05-19 11:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33f16ea8a6ee03c98bc3ced3f8e34fd245abc65e7ac7fe9817be22bdd6edd10dBlock Operator
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