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 4189063 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4190994 epoch_slot_no: 594 block_no: 4188886 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-05-21 01:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19f6672da757662c04a30a4267fe63b75a131d28b8ec1c6aa24518152b298266Block Operator
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