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 4189017 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190948 epoch_slot_no: 548 block_no: 4188840 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2020-05-21 00:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcff4510309f664bf7992a284301d0194be43fb9534542aacd97db4a792ae3853Block Operator
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