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 4188876 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4190807 epoch_slot_no: 407 block_no: 4188699 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2020-05-21 00:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65dbe1cc646c8392d766fb0b8d198b29511ea1db7746ec470424c48f5aee5d41Block Operator
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