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 4186769 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4188698 epoch_slot_no: 19898 block_no: 4186592 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-05-20 12:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x404f0e651f4ad6c47f1c922bd6aed5ca9257f25589c7cd70a7a4af0225f416feBlock Operator
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