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 4186733 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4188662 epoch_slot_no: 19862 block_no: 4186556 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2690 time: 2020-05-20 12:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3771b45e612cf5e8647f5b7f5ff05bbbe3f444bee8f7c49252beedc23b11c395Block Operator
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