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 4189245 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4191176 epoch_slot_no: 776 block_no: 4189068 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1204 time: 2020-05-21 02:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x592d113a2a5e5e38ae5ce278f55cb3ec6e1776e480b0ceae646178821bc26424Block Operator
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