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 4188857 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4190788 epoch_slot_no: 388 block_no: 4188680 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1963 time: 2020-05-20 23:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3417aeb3d39d334d8bf7e846bd565203e217eafe6241d425264a7149c27575ccBlock Operator
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