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 4184308 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4186237 epoch_slot_no: 17437 block_no: 4184131 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-19 22:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x693abea3c0e35c2c382f2a67acfc941b5c166b67d3861d6b0de354cba51ce677Block Operator
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