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 4187855 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4189784 epoch_slot_no: 20984 block_no: 4187678 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2376 time: 2020-05-20 18:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ed286c93cb2dea317e179f7356cada6976c68f3c6f4d5534a54c12d9e886384Block Operator
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