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 4185953 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187882 epoch_slot_no: 19082 block_no: 4185776 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1307 time: 2020-05-20 07:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccfe866f6e25f182b832732d35d86fb5f3bd46484fedf03ca2a9f2e594625d77Block Operator
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