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 4186255 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4188184 epoch_slot_no: 19384 block_no: 4186078 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3736 time: 2020-05-20 09:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6dd0f33e6103b07eb364a192cda5f918a69530c70e3e6323f524b4e836d4980Block Operator
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