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 4190466 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4192397 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 4190289 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4966 time: 2020-05-21 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29f6cd88d382ca568c3f56639a30538399a03f7edccb87b6ed25a08a134a5568Block Operator
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