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 4186817 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4188746 epoch_slot_no: 19946 block_no: 4186640 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6214 time: 2020-05-20 12:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70f92ee48c0f5c8d84ad36f0994002ea13f45c3d37f7c3c530cecd6bd6d86fa8Block Operator
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