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 4191188 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4193119 epoch_slot_no: 2719 block_no: 4191011 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3274 time: 2020-05-21 12:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c7872e0f359ae9f4397c08fcde18965a2a6ca3bf21918cc9699e1d2145c85acBlock Operator
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