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 4185194 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187123 epoch_slot_no: 18323 block_no: 4185017 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-05-20 03:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7884541c9cc7790e3189fbd614a6797d3c9f5d8d5f4d88b3402c514e37cb340cBlock Operator
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