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 4188984 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190915 epoch_slot_no: 515 block_no: 4188807 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2572 time: 2020-05-21 00:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eef9147abffb2c5b3c9f25e663f3639d53bc0d9a0f8d8b2cc5cfd13e48df397Block Operator
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