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 4185171 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187100 epoch_slot_no: 18300 block_no: 4184994 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2621 time: 2020-05-20 03:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd38e4a4988303bc03ed0fbbe7092372f9c7e1c328dd74a924b50934f94442534Block Operator
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