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 4188936 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4190867 epoch_slot_no: 467 block_no: 4188759 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5300 time: 2020-05-21 00:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7d160013ede1b7a12c8cccc42c8ace8f8fe0a08d2b9ee09780ead140a1f8a70Block Operator
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