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 4185458 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4187387 epoch_slot_no: 18587 block_no: 4185281 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2441 time: 2020-05-20 05:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x699bcd4cb6b7d1ceab536590df9b2d7721bd35db479b912b43d9449385a2a197Block Operator
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