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 4189417 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4191348 epoch_slot_no: 948 block_no: 4189240 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-05-21 03:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xded9489eadc51393dcf56feb5990a98a8b015e8d4dcbbfc38356b892812c1a9dBlock Operator
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