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 4182358 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184287 epoch_slot_no: 15487 block_no: 4182181 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1135 time: 2020-05-19 11:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a86f01afc4fa48b7a9c173664bdd6cf951ac43061e3c98baaef00d90682ea7Block Operator
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