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 4019510 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4021431 epoch_slot_no: 3831 block_no: 4019333 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1266 time: 2020-04-11 19:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe227ddcef6eaab8cdc8264ef7b0f906e0735e42c72d87d74ade5c48bfc0b7a7eBlock Operator
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