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 4186842 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4188771 epoch_slot_no: 19971 block_no: 4186665 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3787 time: 2020-05-20 12:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5e2a0605d7afc212be5d033db37182ed472f973c200a7b309a99ee4fddaa37cBlock Operator
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