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 4187590 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4189519 epoch_slot_no: 20719 block_no: 4187413 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2020-05-20 16:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62c9387d6a8a0ad2d72a4b5d2bb7f003c0fa1a98571fc4269759615e1609b954Block Operator
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