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 4185067 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4186996 epoch_slot_no: 18196 block_no: 4184890 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3939 time: 2020-05-20 02:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x359053b43e37e572fcfe4138fc42f02d723ea827d35444a21c0b7f7d438945e2Block Operator
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