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 4192723 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4194654 epoch_slot_no: 4254 block_no: 4192546 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2020-05-21 21:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f9ea68d452a85abed862f22c9a8a47140b24b6f05697ad5f518cca02907782Block Operator
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