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 4186917 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4188846 epoch_slot_no: 20046 block_no: 4186740 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3434 time: 2020-05-20 13:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ce7d473752b58cb17dc3bc9d6aa0985b041c409eccc480eda6d66c746b4e9fdBlock Operator
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