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 4188927 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4190858 epoch_slot_no: 458 block_no: 4188750 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1803 time: 2020-05-21 00:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ae3ad6be7d0268d328e6bafb8abcade2e53cc60d91d6d4e21d8a05c4d0969f1Block Operator
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