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 4187321 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4189250 epoch_slot_no: 20450 block_no: 4187144 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-05-20 15:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd479928cc259f8167f87b8ee8b0eeede54d5f2099c33fc86396d2a07e797a388Block Operator
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