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 4182438 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4184367 epoch_slot_no: 15567 block_no: 4182261 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3543 time: 2020-05-19 12:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc49646a56619ab93a83b6b81047a54831665c44a3765e20c0d67cf7ae36a0a2dBlock Operator
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