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 4186799 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4188728 epoch_slot_no: 19928 block_no: 4186622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2020-05-20 12:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcf6b80510ae6ec52111888e902020a00f6cec9bea383e5e69e6bf374529b0aaBlock Operator
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