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 4189640 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4191571 epoch_slot_no: 1171 block_no: 4189463 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1353 time: 2020-05-21 04:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x289ed87d1d6349fe03aaedd3a94892f171b7987fbe575a63a53b4c41125a53c1Block Operator
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