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 4186856 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4188785 epoch_slot_no: 19985 block_no: 4186679 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-05-20 12:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e08631a2465afeb6ca4e8e11afbbc74ffb857f21fe46a4b4456decce27fa70fBlock Operator
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