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 4187468 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4189397 epoch_slot_no: 20597 block_no: 4187291 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3597 time: 2020-05-20 16:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ba8aef3d468ca91dced36ef7309e963a393b91c1a56fe5e541597a0cc0955b7Block Operator
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