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 4186749 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4188678 epoch_slot_no: 19878 block_no: 4186572 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9256 time: 2020-05-20 12:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0c639ff6e16cc05fc07d4bf495ec3b5570a7a28a0f65bc2da6bb59e85891529Block Operator
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