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 4192588 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4194519 epoch_slot_no: 4119 block_no: 4192411 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 921 time: 2020-05-21 20:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe14b761b9517339f7dec1bb45b89d6863739b60cf5439d0fc7382324e0cd5b9Block Operator
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