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 4191230 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4193161 epoch_slot_no: 2761 block_no: 4191053 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1716 time: 2020-05-21 13:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2e9647228d0a5cdcbc41c006b8ab91bacb904fbb00c170f522d830786bf93d9Block Operator
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