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 4190717 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4192648 epoch_slot_no: 2248 block_no: 4190540 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2659 time: 2020-05-21 10:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x411355a736e1a41ed53e837a9b725c8b7c5b95e3c9c176285461fcba1db14438Block Operator
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