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 4187828 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4189757 epoch_slot_no: 20957 block_no: 4187651 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-05-20 18:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfdc5dec5a2c0718df37298776d0dbcf944a9e3c0837858b470d3c9977bb90b2Block Operator
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