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 4192148 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4194079 epoch_slot_no: 3679 block_no: 4191971 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2748 time: 2020-05-21 18:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1f397b70327d7da5c19534cf8598a5c2a29b153336b754d468c4e938d6b4ef8Block Operator
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