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 4182796 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4184725 epoch_slot_no: 15925 block_no: 4182619 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1640 time: 2020-05-19 14:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceb6195ae82e5654869187435f82a647013cfcb0286b34a74dfeb0fc94f22b24Block Operator
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