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 4187887 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4189816 epoch_slot_no: 21016 block_no: 4187710 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-20 18:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea49e588920b04a28b76f7c01629f718c14d05b42f3c53eca4f6508e512a68f8Block Operator
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