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 4184738 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4186667 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 4184561 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5759 time: 2020-05-20 01:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd54ae097df407ffbacad54cc17745b8242e1aeff11d6ea7097b3d7ccc096b7d7Block Operator
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