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 4189874 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4191805 epoch_slot_no: 1405 block_no: 4189697 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-05-21 05:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf29da13a7f6dc484c6dd787250b19045b0be5e76290b4ba4f7fee18aa75c9cadBlock Operator
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