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 4190786 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4192717 epoch_slot_no: 2317 block_no: 4190609 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1023 time: 2020-05-21 10:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd4533828157731aeeabd4848fba6f2f837002d4914eeb7c3a8c513a53cf15feBlock Operator
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