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 4185999 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4187928 epoch_slot_no: 19128 block_no: 4185822 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-05-20 08:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x530ff6101a8c7265808a43d105dceff0cf7f3078b2591e7fd065e6af6a73b7f1Block Operator
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