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 4186113 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4188042 epoch_slot_no: 19242 block_no: 4185936 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-05-20 08:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2ab34266509d81ea89a4766df5c2b766947242eb46c6dbd832b78ffc0939076Block Operator
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