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 4185505 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187434 epoch_slot_no: 18634 block_no: 4185328 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1700 time: 2020-05-20 05:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca32f4efe3ca50777ef8b76aa627c4ceb1383b13d5db5b78c48aea85c76bd8a0Block Operator
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