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 4190057 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4191988 epoch_slot_no: 1588 block_no: 4189880 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1606 time: 2020-05-21 06:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe0349b58b9eb91fc0992bacd6941a31425149d1d9aa1e88ca4c5ad54802da67Block Operator
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