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 4182439 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4184368 epoch_slot_no: 15568 block_no: 4182262 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5846 time: 2020-05-19 12:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeabccb8ae4278d67f2caed76fe666273e3e912dd4ef4524d006515e57560a4f8Block Operator
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