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 4188189 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4190118 epoch_slot_no: 21318 block_no: 4188012 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-20 20:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1b1f2ea8254af55b94d5f0bbd8e239a89a193187ef3327779f035a1518f88f9Block Operator
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