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 4182548 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4184477 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 4182371 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 14009 time: 2020-05-19 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6a125ca4f759584044a65fd4150729091a27b04eb93e4dacdad93442480ec1fBlock Operator
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