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 4189956 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4191887 epoch_slot_no: 1487 block_no: 4189779 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1525 time: 2020-05-21 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c8aeefd26cd3ca198bc68b4afd0b631b66a11427742f12d08e4d6eb05b3c48aBlock Operator
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