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 4186368 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4188297 epoch_slot_no: 19497 block_no: 4186191 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2867 time: 2020-05-20 10:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3858eb149b8963150758c21620dd28792ef767de71b35a92cf2556be6a65aa55Block Operator
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