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 4184907 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4186836 epoch_slot_no: 18036 block_no: 4184730 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1536 time: 2020-05-20 01:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83e11ec23ae2b9cdcdc3526059816b36a6f677377b297b053b0493139022d2c0Block Operator
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