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 4190822 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4192753 epoch_slot_no: 2353 block_no: 4190645 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2670 time: 2020-05-21 10:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fbd087a043bdbd20a0b6fc6ef46d6c62d642d9b1173ef148adb6a1b7be824bfBlock Operator
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