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 4188842 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190773 epoch_slot_no: 373 block_no: 4188665 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-20 23:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57be69138053fdde94e4a9ff7124bc52d36967622b942ddb8af597e36d96cb2fBlock Operator
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