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 4184449 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4186378 epoch_slot_no: 17578 block_no: 4184272 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2551 time: 2020-05-19 23:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x013e7dac5f359224a3f76dbed3dd811cc1e558191984985655de3e1f4e44ab0cBlock Operator
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