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 4185013 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4186942 epoch_slot_no: 18142 block_no: 4184836 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-20 02:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaf154063e277f30412341650a094a40a0d03db47dcfa5630eadb6d2d5c33831Block Operator
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