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 4192626 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4194557 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 4192449 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9847 time: 2020-05-21 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e5348e15bf31c60fe3e33832c669d1f256201b6dfd4813adbb42025748f840Block Operator
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