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 4184498 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4186427 epoch_slot_no: 17627 block_no: 4184321 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2547 time: 2020-05-19 23:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d2afb69d5defb1899842ac859d8e7eeccc5cb8f559d81b36831a397355b57e1Block Operator
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