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 4190275 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4192206 epoch_slot_no: 1806 block_no: 4190098 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-21 07:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x170a04a09dab24433082262e93c0cd91b7f81f4d23bfe94a4fabb9eb3767ee35Block Operator
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