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 4185535 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4187464 epoch_slot_no: 18664 block_no: 4185358 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4008 time: 2020-05-20 05:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf87f62c101f89cf88789d2b02688506daed4ac4e31ad937ed3fea325f89c658Block Operator
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