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 4189416 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4191347 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 4189239 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1861 time: 2020-05-21 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf715a603fa394368d6d5491262a1a67ed3d48c6e3cbbe87398ca0d06fa3c7c7Block Operator
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