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 4184528 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4186457 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 4184351 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6683 time: 2020-05-19 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1804140629294f642748e448cd479629ef0ee0a6622dd0f6434f5f70c3faab3eBlock Operator
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