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 4188056 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4189985 epoch_slot_no: 21185 block_no: 4187879 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-05-20 19:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79ec2f8a7994c6f4d25f15f35d6da18aca5d7f34c06ea8b92c07524f857cc2beBlock Operator
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