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 4192561 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4194492 epoch_slot_no: 4092 block_no: 4192384 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1447 time: 2020-05-21 20:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8230aeef3e3207ffc7e229fed3243e4257b04e1d3243ddf4f6844eb538d2cdaBlock Operator
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