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 4188136 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190065 epoch_slot_no: 21265 block_no: 4187959 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-05-20 19:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86bdb2d47f06a86fbc30ba247a20266b9ba3c6808f5064cb0a64acdc3b7df35cBlock Operator
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