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 4184362 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4186291 epoch_slot_no: 17491 block_no: 4184185 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-19 22:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bb26f0d9f2143bb20d95f44411cc521054db49ef3f2593dc42a8a15c55b23eeBlock Operator
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