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 4185511 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187440 epoch_slot_no: 18640 block_no: 4185334 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3434 time: 2020-05-20 05:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4f4f20dbdd664ce914a6c373bd2bad6e1debcc5f93bb350a7b8715217252bfbBlock Operator
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