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 4188681 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190612 epoch_slot_no: 212 block_no: 4188504 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2579 time: 2020-05-20 22:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f25916b14bae97f983fac685a49972dfaeaf76206445e64e4b9494f4c1e233cBlock Operator
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