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 4186773 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4188702 epoch_slot_no: 19902 block_no: 4186596 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-20 12:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a1aa772921ab6263fd669539771f0b7ab0a8fdcd45b02bd8f042d8f553bec8dBlock Operator
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