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 4185711 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187640 epoch_slot_no: 18840 block_no: 4185534 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2616 time: 2020-05-20 06:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d9966d8e8cc89d2cac8edc72fde77f47e1f0d8c5d6a68bcbfd644c4f42fe82eBlock Operator
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