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 4188932 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190863 epoch_slot_no: 463 block_no: 4188755 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2281 time: 2020-05-21 00:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9852eb23795747819e04ecb826e1e93eaf0d681ade16a1311df6c9e3dde248cBlock Operator
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