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 4188846 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4190777 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 4188669 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4792 time: 2020-05-20 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3790fbe7bb215c46d631897a1e11ae40c8dbd9a4a2cf26a63cebc81da6702e7bBlock Operator
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