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 4185638 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4187567 epoch_slot_no: 18767 block_no: 4185461 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8606 time: 2020-05-20 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x157b16fb102da8956184c2b00f3285551f0ed22d7f2efc232f4009e9b15fa730Block Operator
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