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 4190557 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4192488 epoch_slot_no: 2088 block_no: 4190380 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1007 time: 2020-05-21 09:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7615f71729df637b605f0c56d90773e0d472792b03a69eeb6075cc9269c2cd50Block Operator
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