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 4188476 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190406 epoch_slot_no: 6 block_no: 4188299 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2020-05-20 21:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe61272f486664197f54b06377d476d8361c893ca75212efeb68e83b49579e00cBlock Operator
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