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 4188133 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4190062 epoch_slot_no: 21262 block_no: 4187956 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2813 time: 2020-05-20 19:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48bcf95394ace8dc9885fe37728fadb61f024478030c983c4c50e8a950182cd6Block Operator
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