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 4190276 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4192207 epoch_slot_no: 1807 block_no: 4190099 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-05-21 07:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x652a3dfaa7941a0271d8c55b9eef1f2f66a45834638ef60b15c789a3ad2ccea2Block Operator
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