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 4187245 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4189174 epoch_slot_no: 20374 block_no: 4187068 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2443 time: 2020-05-20 14:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51d757cc07add2ed2e74356437ae095f00549a7aae3e6e4b0fa644259a93ca65Block Operator
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