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 4184518 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4186447 epoch_slot_no: 17647 block_no: 4184341 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3301 time: 2020-05-19 23:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a1885ed1cdd13a26a66adc6ae52ca79efd751c2d90f6bf16b391eb32f61596eBlock Operator
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