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 4182617 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4184546 epoch_slot_no: 15746 block_no: 4182440 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1455 time: 2020-05-19 13:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8936c43af66442d519dc52069c0d6aab653716b1b79ebd3ff6f345910be95d4fBlock Operator
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