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 4191770 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4193701 epoch_slot_no: 3301 block_no: 4191593 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1719 time: 2020-05-21 16:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa188a933ed9c5c6256cbc07862367c180384dc7593670e8cd74c467b3b8c4a8aBlock Operator
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