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 4185234 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4187163 epoch_slot_no: 18363 block_no: 4185057 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2298 time: 2020-05-20 03:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b2f7bec7dc968bf59b6ab49be3e1c52bb60f23f64cf18c0795b24b0ac9df207Block Operator
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