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 4188863 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190794 epoch_slot_no: 394 block_no: 4188686 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-05-20 23:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74b829a74bb5f158922bee08e6c0517361e0dae8dca27974f795e19cfee3f9b7Block Operator
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