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 4185929 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187858 epoch_slot_no: 19058 block_no: 4185752 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3578 time: 2020-05-20 07:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aaf5d818eceac6d2a45399f033d3b19b0b5dfa3258e3c0efee0b8605376aa17Block Operator
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