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 4187628 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4189557 epoch_slot_no: 20757 block_no: 4187451 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-20 17:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a907b9b12342080419bd4a5646128f7f4fbb09f77478be9a851c0411b6402f6Block Operator
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