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 4184225 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4186154 epoch_slot_no: 17354 block_no: 4184048 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4038 time: 2020-05-19 22:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe74be3613ed787c1258b32eaf9d3c8f6b690674c403562b2d54c447e1d4a8e76Block Operator
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