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 4191221 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4193152 epoch_slot_no: 2752 block_no: 4191044 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3916 time: 2020-05-21 13:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78a7352817e8d37f993724529aae3032f13ce90dbf643cab751af0741c5d4701Block Operator
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