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 4184418 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4186347 epoch_slot_no: 17547 block_no: 4184241 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1656 time: 2020-05-19 23:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefdba540f831e66c47dd19d0a9ae71f1bdf00b66cbe8fae106a6240ae44b8914Block Operator
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