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 4182338 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184267 epoch_slot_no: 15467 block_no: 4182161 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-05-19 11:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9061639e5928e9c708a6a8ec99d332beffdf0d12a7f9301a1840c6ecf85047dBlock Operator
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