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 4187333 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4189262 epoch_slot_no: 20462 block_no: 4187156 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5234 time: 2020-05-20 15:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d06c1d37acff0cd0551f572b4614cb8bd1dd8c92d83821af7d35b24f45a20aaBlock Operator
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