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 4187948 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4189877 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 4187771 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5375 time: 2020-05-20 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0304743792fbcec2fb9da0d1d041004eda7eeb7273c55cee4e6eba0fd1ece12dBlock Operator
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