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 4191030 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4192961 epoch_slot_no: 2561 block_no: 4190853 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1951 time: 2020-05-21 11:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b567207854eb862d79e731a599c32bba4a1eb97e867051f21c200ab127d008eBlock Operator
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