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 4188873 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4190804 epoch_slot_no: 404 block_no: 4188696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1545 time: 2020-05-20 23:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc173f1094058efcd94eb3709f616e5ccd91f43ad56a4d8c01433d0485d11ab0Block Operator
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