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 4190597 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4192528 epoch_slot_no: 2128 block_no: 4190420 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1706 time: 2020-05-21 09:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x642904b7b2555c5962ffa91cf44511ac2a20e0a1595f5bd8f6e830604e8a5c23Block Operator
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