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 4191574 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4193505 epoch_slot_no: 3105 block_no: 4191397 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2095 time: 2020-05-21 14:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e4483920cf5bdd556b42aabb28ad0e2eb97e7f4366229935b615468b70687fbBlock Operator
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