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 4184828 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4186757 epoch_slot_no: 17957 block_no: 4184651 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-05-20 01:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53c933f4e828a9bff028a293b34ee3007cd1ad50f96f7a1376e07a4d36bb1da1Block Operator
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