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 4185788 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4187717 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 4185611 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9056 time: 2020-05-20 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8801919d273bfb57c7ae39c0e29313ef6537eb00c2b546cd0f09f29b817bf844Block Operator
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