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 4186993 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4188922 epoch_slot_no: 20122 block_no: 4186816 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-20 13:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5c9ec356c21b3049a6756f64b36219b434f63c86cd85f63413fc2c09b2d72a7Block Operator
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