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 4182487 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4184416 epoch_slot_no: 15616 block_no: 4182310 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3939 time: 2020-05-19 12:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08a180f1b66601b0a1a352503917ce64f9c4bf1c3f29e68447be8338ed2409ebBlock Operator
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