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 4185835 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187764 epoch_slot_no: 18964 block_no: 4185658 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-05-20 07:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x187e65ead1fee9e049bff8111ce816d37238545771af094504970716b10e8667Block Operator
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