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 4190713 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4192644 epoch_slot_no: 2244 block_no: 4190536 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1298 time: 2020-05-21 10:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9c388f9b92d32db3ce76a3b0e9d80f86dd76f830810cc6f165409d3698ed9d2Block Operator
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