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 4187387 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4189316 epoch_slot_no: 20516 block_no: 4187210 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1623 time: 2020-05-20 15:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e5af7e647944c16d13da30232ab1a9cca7b934b86cf5dc727301ea6e475a03aBlock Operator
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