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 4189685 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4191616 epoch_slot_no: 1216 block_no: 4189508 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-21 04:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x287766b62115ab5298bf707a4eb2c0c85ed938a4d66cb9ba6675824238e231beBlock Operator
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