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 4191591 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4193522 epoch_slot_no: 3122 block_no: 4191414 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1809 time: 2020-05-21 15:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18b58b07cce381287d5c9cbba77f974f1ea005a2a58c4b691e8c2ca6c881f9a4Block Operator
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