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 4190451 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4192382 epoch_slot_no: 1982 block_no: 4190274 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1272 time: 2020-05-21 08:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18b8c3cf3209718d73390eff1f4cad56420446153fc9cf66550586a4f21a1872Block Operator
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