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 4189249 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4191180 epoch_slot_no: 780 block_no: 4189072 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2163 time: 2020-05-21 02:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x149aba7e5bd8c312bb7b23b85ee861c83568cc1de3d9f74e11bd7c271f7ea5c4Block Operator
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