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 4188551 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190482 epoch_slot_no: 82 block_no: 4188374 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2020-05-20 22:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa57eb32d79d326633de7d77bd7959ce0ad92ac5225a5873c31411f5b658a725fBlock Operator
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