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 4185380 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4187309 epoch_slot_no: 18509 block_no: 4185203 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2257 time: 2020-05-20 04:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62a1ba2c1ada527f2d1c8fc4701a373cc3307c9115a6881454afa1e3990b7285Block Operator
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