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 4187932 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4189861 epoch_slot_no: 21061 block_no: 4187755 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-05-20 18:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b8964c2756c953851a7f557e2959cabe1c3d48b26df97d42678d9274684163fBlock Operator
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