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 4182560 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4184489 epoch_slot_no: 15689 block_no: 4182383 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1960 time: 2020-05-19 12:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59a9a068e40c8ccf6ef89c2f71634d0f9f767fd8e23b98ffb20c964714545a83Block Operator
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