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 4190090 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4192021 epoch_slot_no: 1621 block_no: 4189913 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2304 time: 2020-05-21 06:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x660dc49b17575fcc16faf847c5b466c7be4a38a5e7d7c66bdc6a5c1ae0a495eeBlock Operator
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