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 4188587 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190518 epoch_slot_no: 118 block_no: 4188410 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2074 time: 2020-05-20 22:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe2e22a394ad8228dcce8a455968cb898f36d5a60e3e3af2cc4e378f1528e389Block Operator
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