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 4190551 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4192482 epoch_slot_no: 2082 block_no: 4190374 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3725 time: 2020-05-21 09:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e1a7d267c9164a10544d2b4045607f72641500608d6aa7d55d8ca78bfb4751eBlock Operator
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