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 4184925 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4186854 epoch_slot_no: 18054 block_no: 4184748 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2020-05-20 02:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cc8529dd182b8f1db39d0c29ae8c0583082d17aff6bc054cae5638ec0726af2Block Operator
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