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 4190519 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4192450 epoch_slot_no: 2050 block_no: 4190342 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-05-21 09:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ba6e4e2b46f54eba790e5c752e9f72f4e25df3ad9a35682e45c4cd9f51d7c61Block Operator
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