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 4189117 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4191048 epoch_slot_no: 648 block_no: 4188940 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-05-21 01:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x234744f12d9f45891c55d987b22f5d4d76322686853e83fc03e2119cf93d9f60Block Operator
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