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 4187244 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4189173 epoch_slot_no: 20373 block_no: 4187067 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1102 time: 2020-05-20 14:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c11adea0445f5945a95329224c20fa3b77cc11375d3303e08d1a7f400361651Block Operator
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