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 4182878 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4184807 epoch_slot_no: 16007 block_no: 4182701 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2791 time: 2020-05-19 14:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x496eaf9ae95e251970f9972a2a730e51d68bb37ec39d62c98ea0790d6d6d95ffBlock Operator
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