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 4189803 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4191734 epoch_slot_no: 1334 block_no: 4189626 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-21 05:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4de1b023aeda5159bc77c1dcaf5e1a3ac56074dea6dbed6a078ab03a35d5bb48Block Operator
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