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 4189027 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4190958 epoch_slot_no: 558 block_no: 4188850 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2549 time: 2020-05-21 00:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe597f22f310bf21d783d7d976f4d5e47aefe7135baff332729f3c9347eebaeafBlock Operator
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