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 4190645 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4192576 epoch_slot_no: 2176 block_no: 4190468 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1998 time: 2020-05-21 09:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ad1832906316ccc823c8816b7d706604f32916f160d6ec9fa3fc4bb24fb4bcaBlock Operator
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