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 4182462 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4184391 epoch_slot_no: 15591 block_no: 4182285 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4124 time: 2020-05-19 12:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62f4cfed14dd57ee6a51d3bc74c2ea2fc2236acb1fa7198c01d6b6c7d8c0390aBlock Operator
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