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 4187445 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4189374 epoch_slot_no: 20574 block_no: 4187268 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4024 time: 2020-05-20 16:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf16232d5812b4e89be434e350d208eba772246d76fdd10c3d2ecd5b3cc6e8d00Block Operator
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