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 4187173 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4189102 epoch_slot_no: 20302 block_no: 4186996 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1664 time: 2020-05-20 14:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x234c1afc2dbe5623af4be9a710dbcfaac0a3e5b07421069f894fe0d42c62be00Block Operator
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