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 4191531 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4193462 epoch_slot_no: 3062 block_no: 4191354 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1544 time: 2020-05-21 14:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe98379a87df16c363511dbb24bcddf89caf4945621cb1c075d866376d23c8632Block Operator
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