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 4186854 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4188783 epoch_slot_no: 19983 block_no: 4186677 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4083 time: 2020-05-20 12:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x354b349f383b88aaecd3501d41aad5f423dbee69785fecc372d15f48c9d6d38bBlock Operator
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