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 4187977 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4189906 epoch_slot_no: 21106 block_no: 4187800 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-20 19:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81e375461578702d8f087804111ca4b46bf6a3564595969fef8e52e12436f5e3Block Operator
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