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 4186062 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4187991 epoch_slot_no: 19191 block_no: 4185885 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2888 time: 2020-05-20 08:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b399302294c2a279af0d8ca6b2739d3cb20f089c1f94df444791008a3f3ee88Block Operator
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