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 4188677 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4190608 epoch_slot_no: 208 block_no: 4188500 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1778 time: 2020-05-20 22:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x875671f2b12d1c6265aabc0992e6fbd38b7476ad9482ffdd8852c6648201d648Block Operator
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