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 4184822 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4186751 epoch_slot_no: 17951 block_no: 4184645 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1836 time: 2020-05-20 01:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x412f119128c0192e90cd1cc7376d01fe6936d59601ed47f00a4188af31c9b647Block Operator
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