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 4184461 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4186390 epoch_slot_no: 17590 block_no: 4184284 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4540 time: 2020-05-19 23:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdedc7587b69fc86b03631541ed305dfaee256f1da2eb39182e66bbd9057c5fbcBlock Operator
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