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 4182659 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184588 epoch_slot_no: 15788 block_no: 4182482 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 956 time: 2020-05-19 13:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf0e7a910c82a0dfff7e89aa24c510db6439028d0c78925230a39a2165c7fc3cBlock Operator
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