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 4190139 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4192070 epoch_slot_no: 1670 block_no: 4189962 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1983 time: 2020-05-21 07:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x588d86540da3d26a3970c5a568676d311dfb5428dc12365554189f44a02b40e2Block Operator
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