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 4190642 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4192573 epoch_slot_no: 2173 block_no: 4190465 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1324 time: 2020-05-21 09:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eabef876d8f368c64d32971c3e5120ee2f1298ec44941ae75fa3ef88cf45aceBlock Operator
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