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 4184530 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4186459 epoch_slot_no: 17659 block_no: 4184353 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1664 time: 2020-05-19 23:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x182d44af4ca4241c0219b13302d7760f47cd65fb9da0512ffa11021f2be6f132Block Operator
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