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 4185248 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4187177 epoch_slot_no: 18377 block_no: 4185071 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 13435 time: 2020-05-20 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb27fedcef80ae67c5cba1e4a5317d48cbd354f6a273ee6499a563312746a1e71Block Operator
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