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 4187053 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4188982 epoch_slot_no: 20182 block_no: 4186876 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1360 time: 2020-05-20 13:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6db63cb446096a2e837d3028b707ec2e70fe07629cd6ec60b0ce91b5a37306d6Block Operator
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