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 4191893 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4193824 epoch_slot_no: 3424 block_no: 4191716 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4624 time: 2020-05-21 16:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eb7b796d5ea3545c5b5945ec66f155aacce6f816e71856e52519b79b123517cBlock Operator
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