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 4182844 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184773 epoch_slot_no: 15973 block_no: 4182667 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-05-19 14:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13360f4280cd0e9df75fd2619dfb7a2b1497b06d8849f6104d8fc1d9d8fa4cf9Block Operator
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