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 4187574 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4189503 epoch_slot_no: 20703 block_no: 4187397 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1997 time: 2020-05-20 16:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94c944bc65abb402c3cdcc8cd5539356e8e7a8a4e73cf207e94dcc07bee14d87Block Operator
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