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 4185961 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187890 epoch_slot_no: 19090 block_no: 4185784 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1171 time: 2020-05-20 07:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x195105958ecac34ad44bda2c49761727f8b8bb2be3367d11eb5f1253f85c727eBlock Operator
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