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 4184402 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4186331 epoch_slot_no: 17531 block_no: 4184225 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-05-19 23:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86ef422f35cd284a68be644e1eec0d8484cc289ee6ea75b6b41e0c6ad21d1a8dBlock Operator
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