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 4191208 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4193139 epoch_slot_no: 2739 block_no: 4191031 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2744 time: 2020-05-21 12:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe59a9305255097dd1316e8b42d2a3cda4d384760e298a8188a7ff159d6c9b86eBlock Operator
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