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 4191211 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4193142 epoch_slot_no: 2742 block_no: 4191034 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1331 time: 2020-05-21 12:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x321046a9d82eeeb658007dad04905e42b8d760328f88728d3ec096b63ff0eb7fBlock Operator
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