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 4190154 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4192085 epoch_slot_no: 1685 block_no: 4189977 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2198 time: 2020-05-21 07:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fffc339064d49dfb593c71ccb0a41465984b3669b11599f56bde77e5fc7d49eBlock Operator
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