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 4192354 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4194285 epoch_slot_no: 3885 block_no: 4192177 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2081 time: 2020-05-21 19:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd31fc0ee17d84bb022c916ac22190ee9d60ab7b9e0097eeae1a359bb486fe2e3Block Operator
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