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 4185746 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4187675 epoch_slot_no: 18875 block_no: 4185569 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3701 time: 2020-05-20 06:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf634466b389011e42c9b49de4048d8cd3a0ffa6cd66aa7d574725c27a9bf861dBlock Operator
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