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 4182938 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4184867 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 4182761 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2020-05-19 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9f0128bac05dfd4ec1a7f3194aa0f19303f67de4c57b7b6bed2cd65ac6064beBlock Operator
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