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 4187510 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4189439 epoch_slot_no: 20639 block_no: 4187333 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1697 time: 2020-05-20 16:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf689f9908186307e349158069e62daf3c6d7ee5e035ac014f948b611b999c625Block Operator
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