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 4192459 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4194390 epoch_slot_no: 3990 block_no: 4192282 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 909 time: 2020-05-21 19:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97b88f7b8f896f06146d589ebca641790872eacf3b41f124d619c4cf9daf9a7eBlock Operator
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