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 4190472 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4192403 epoch_slot_no: 2003 block_no: 4190295 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2020-05-21 08:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1d9bf70088042766f32fd3e9ba196ccb8eb5498af15a82b4460b4c6d3d1a508Block Operator
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