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 4190834 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4192765 epoch_slot_no: 2365 block_no: 4190657 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2711 time: 2020-05-21 10:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bd4b54c859052b21d2a2cf99a780365b1cda2e21c56467d097e47b1b9ea3cb4Block Operator
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