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 4191414 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4193345 epoch_slot_no: 2945 block_no: 4191237 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1282 time: 2020-05-21 14:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80daafe9271b30885b46d3ff7535af960a32ab5f751cd189d69066e3afbc99c3Block Operator
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