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 4187565 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4189494 epoch_slot_no: 20694 block_no: 4187388 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3166 time: 2020-05-20 16:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x282efb627ab6ad5d77d4b19e60e9f390eb1fad20d2ad2cb5b98229bce57396d4Block Operator
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