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 4188655 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190586 epoch_slot_no: 186 block_no: 4188478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 957 time: 2020-05-20 22:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b0f3d1b8033763091835d4d8927de29118590c17e7a43ea299a89728b23f713Block Operator
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