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 4182549 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4184478 epoch_slot_no: 15678 block_no: 4182372 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5235 time: 2020-05-19 12:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd079bf11b1843650e98ac5c35e432e37939d2bb150413038469c00bde791533Block Operator
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