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 4187749 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4189678 epoch_slot_no: 20878 block_no: 4187572 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2595 time: 2020-05-20 17:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c7acf3e4544c057783855826b9182dc969db5dfce9d284ed864cbb0d5ec7b15Block Operator
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