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 4182331 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184260 epoch_slot_no: 15460 block_no: 4182154 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2020-05-19 11:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ef91db507405b59dbb8b5c3e15a84d851c6d78402f3fa336da96cfdca4f2a89Block Operator
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