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 4190712 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4192643 epoch_slot_no: 2243 block_no: 4190535 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2998 time: 2020-05-21 10:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a9018886c78152807823ec893fc875bea1971ad9e704a029b6385d90a55baa0Block Operator
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