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 4192121 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4194052 epoch_slot_no: 3652 block_no: 4191944 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-21 18:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4b1ea6e12b7569c5b4f23cf57ba11f235aac57f677b411c983cd5d816af638eBlock Operator
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