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 4186303 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4188232 epoch_slot_no: 19432 block_no: 4186126 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5160 time: 2020-05-20 09:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4054c843e2a54409025449ef4c4d1a860f46d92c2c0aa26bd62402965cb935fBlock Operator
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