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 4190729 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4192660 epoch_slot_no: 2260 block_no: 4190552 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1467 time: 2020-05-21 10:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3ee15b3544f133741df79d854256cb8ff3a6ee4c191d5ee740cd1fded5e17b9Block Operator
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