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 4185366 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187295 epoch_slot_no: 18495 block_no: 4185189 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1122 time: 2020-05-20 04:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b6675e6d2b7d69119c19d81b72f02a8a1fbba170f55ac2d32f901a449157a91Block Operator
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