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 4185727 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4187656 epoch_slot_no: 18856 block_no: 4185550 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2322 time: 2020-05-20 06:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4259e02a88720462e7685c267a8985540e49d55d2e8971c3723e5adeb9a060fBlock Operator
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