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 4184610 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4186539 epoch_slot_no: 17739 block_no: 4184433 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3894 time: 2020-05-20 00:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbe91a76932e7e028ff35d3d7bc93e8b973b17dfe26eab29fda2f35c7206295aBlock Operator
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