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 4182758 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4184687 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 4182581 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6272 time: 2020-05-19 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8981bee86c032d9d2f8ff0a7e1b22b15e6d1a9ce87c80e55ec7b665caeed304Block Operator
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