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 4187357 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4189286 epoch_slot_no: 20486 block_no: 4187180 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2226 time: 2020-05-20 15:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d6225f524371ccf4d3fe49480565e96cca07158c098b7e669656d5b92c967f0Block Operator
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