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 4185287 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4187216 epoch_slot_no: 18416 block_no: 4185110 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3905 time: 2020-05-20 04:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x442d4a8e96924e5b98e41f6b836c48a586b8e98a4abdcabc4586d03dad5dc9a2Block Operator
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