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 4192198 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4194129 epoch_slot_no: 3729 block_no: 4192021 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2010 time: 2020-05-21 18:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b84bac0d49144e5461ab8931c8732d2f1a023551c32b7b42001c7e371f1fd43Block Operator
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