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 4191749 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4193680 epoch_slot_no: 3280 block_no: 4191572 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3926 time: 2020-05-21 15:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9788b5819b62b301a433d64e5a9af78393500c018111a63ad886809913aa1ac4Block Operator
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