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 4192473 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4194404 epoch_slot_no: 4004 block_no: 4192296 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1849 time: 2020-05-21 19:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb1716d290baeba9cb084d4e5d74f916551c13fc3bb2d1e84c641a0be80d1752Block Operator
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