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 4185218 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4187147 epoch_slot_no: 18347 block_no: 4185041 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1627 time: 2020-05-20 03:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed4fb46f1d16aea35cd457e40a1769866a59dd1c9cdfa582a09ec69dcf5c160aBlock Operator
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