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 4188084 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4190013 epoch_slot_no: 21213 block_no: 4187907 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3229 time: 2020-05-20 19:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3849bcf130b1445da03227d2a1011c6d97e2f4d0ab2b175b031dea7a18ad82d3Block Operator
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