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 4184729 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4186658 epoch_slot_no: 17858 block_no: 4184552 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1253 time: 2020-05-20 00:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb090d8d868d9472c4d23c22185f180617f85fd7ce76648dfaa24d990e261854Block Operator
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