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 4186670 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4188599 epoch_slot_no: 19799 block_no: 4186493 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2006 time: 2020-05-20 11:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50fd3860d5cdcabcc69a3a25ef7a3bfa8053816707c14570ea44c8b1a0820de9Block Operator
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