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 4187091 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4189020 epoch_slot_no: 20220 block_no: 4186914 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1504 time: 2020-05-20 14:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0639fd3a45f28b9bc70ddc999b8467b2997db7e0e9ea78dc64fd815f4ac414e0Block Operator
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