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 4191653 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4193584 epoch_slot_no: 3184 block_no: 4191476 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2986 time: 2020-05-21 15:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31cce41a814d75cb8c25a5f97653dfba77f062f0954465c80ef058e4fca21a6fBlock Operator
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