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 4192275 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4194206 epoch_slot_no: 3806 block_no: 4192098 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3072 time: 2020-05-21 18:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0df9faf6643a20de03907890dde8fafe5b147260e2277d38c2d4ae3b20f07c8bBlock Operator
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