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 4191528 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4193459 epoch_slot_no: 3059 block_no: 4191351 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2980 time: 2020-05-21 14:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dc55d2ba619633e4f42a699c34feb7122ca2d995e5e53258d5a18064e19eaf8Block Operator
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