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 4189821 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4191752 epoch_slot_no: 1352 block_no: 4189644 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-05-21 05:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcde25d7ae204db1e79569df9af058dd9c46f24c7efe66b7350760390328147a2Block Operator
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