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 4188180 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190109 epoch_slot_no: 21309 block_no: 4188003 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2020-05-20 20:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x685bf1ec1e0f63fde5095f777856eaa6fd9822d0af788b5b3823c79f413a54eeBlock Operator
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