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 4182623 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4184552 epoch_slot_no: 15752 block_no: 4182446 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4087 time: 2020-05-19 13:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf69869003d51cdf893d886cc65dcc7a9656de55731fa52649c88eb4c3d65463cBlock Operator
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