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 4186740 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4188669 epoch_slot_no: 19869 block_no: 4186563 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2223 time: 2020-05-20 12:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbeb20ddc4cb42b2f5b7898f98affc97a760f1445c8b0b1d08269d4c68a4e9c9Block Operator
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