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 4187398 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4189327 epoch_slot_no: 20527 block_no: 4187221 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1455 time: 2020-05-20 15:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdf2de1582479d885a902becf29b573add2bfc1dc96fc75233b38e950d0189a8Block Operator
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