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 4192694 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4194625 epoch_slot_no: 4225 block_no: 4192517 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1976 time: 2020-05-21 21:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cfc976e3b9f60af0ae5f3da244c50458ee58f714e8e1d34fe4cb9b7da946556Block Operator
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