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 4188308 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4190237 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 4188131 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5967 time: 2020-05-20 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3aad31e08880a62c25d28da8e9779b9082f238819d497e6544685569c100914Block Operator
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