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 4184358 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4186287 epoch_slot_no: 17487 block_no: 4184181 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3692 time: 2020-05-19 22:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f27bfca987bde63bc6bfac272d97ec6ee6d627cda7c447ec2c82114fcbf1128Block Operator
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