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 4185990 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187919 epoch_slot_no: 19119 block_no: 4185813 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1466 time: 2020-05-20 07:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac44fc0b11d4a9b9dc6018e948d69afb845ec97ac165c36a0d883edf1ab736ebBlock Operator
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