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 4182977 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4184906 epoch_slot_no: 16106 block_no: 4182800 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1089 time: 2020-05-19 15:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x118b1a5ab4df09344e6259d87cd540e0d134436887c16f14139b0d1ead4cd33fBlock Operator
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