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 4188431 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190360 epoch_slot_no: 21560 block_no: 4188254 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1686 time: 2020-05-20 21:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7b75ed2763b1c5d73e4d785f5145863aa98d95dd8a8f58c0e2db2cb62e8274cBlock Operator
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