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 4187778 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4189707 epoch_slot_no: 20907 block_no: 4187601 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1677 time: 2020-05-20 17:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73efb2711eb96d12e1636cc5f39a28f5c0e8c0fbe3d48fd7f85b64862b1c3eb8Block Operator
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