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 4182896 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184825 epoch_slot_no: 16025 block_no: 4182719 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-05-19 14:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x746631064dffd131dafb8f44c89e261c07c68b4f270d63294afc6c68184b0b01Block Operator
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