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 4186760 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4188689 epoch_slot_no: 19889 block_no: 4186583 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 925 time: 2020-05-20 12:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e6da0ad84392826d9a2c791f46fc72a7d98db18ad7616d2f4d97f4d19c3748dBlock Operator
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