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 4188913 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190844 epoch_slot_no: 444 block_no: 4188736 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-21 00:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa4c9a090eb496bf5714a3212e5b9e7309f7d3b57f0025c24dc322fbc5a73eb4Block Operator
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