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 4182500 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184429 epoch_slot_no: 15629 block_no: 4182323 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3611 time: 2020-05-19 12:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb2efe0b4a093e6ad773d0eb9d2be8a8b58785a5a3a3f2d05c005d4c5cd5137fBlock Operator
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