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 4190695 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4192626 epoch_slot_no: 2226 block_no: 4190518 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2485 time: 2020-05-21 10:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45f9f988f76df4dce418ad2c40de4b993b16f3b7d5368fa44956a0e82be7d265Block Operator
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