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 4190723 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4192654 epoch_slot_no: 2254 block_no: 4190546 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3311 time: 2020-05-21 10:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2190ef9ae82b9c80e81a567e47630509a7fcf2f0cf134264f705fd7af40ae060Block Operator
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