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 4184002 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4185931 epoch_slot_no: 17131 block_no: 4183825 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-19 20:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64fb60883a1d077dde8c965d61a41a14d1430262f99da89700ddfb3c430baaefBlock Operator
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