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 4187708 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4189637 epoch_slot_no: 20837 block_no: 4187531 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2392 time: 2020-05-20 17:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x787b370943053c65bcbdc407319772ae6fa107e02890489c8f61f98a6ad89c55Block Operator
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