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 4186574 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4188503 epoch_slot_no: 19703 block_no: 4186397 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3725 time: 2020-05-20 11:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ccc40fbabc929f23c7f38b1044f8af01890a4dce19739b2f16267f7ebd1726eBlock Operator
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