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 4186318 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4188247 epoch_slot_no: 19447 block_no: 4186141 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3438 time: 2020-05-20 09:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x531629c2a2c6815040fbdcff0623b2b181d9ccb2e83ff2c92dd6f7ff9654fe82Block Operator
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