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 4185893 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187822 epoch_slot_no: 19022 block_no: 4185716 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1011 time: 2020-05-20 07:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfae13e09e6d78b1eb9b9a48b3d3c8788e31949853bc79055db556d1306a0231eBlock Operator
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