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 4192871 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4194802 epoch_slot_no: 4402 block_no: 4192694 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-21 22:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8705a8932d105128ddfbd6772ff8e887149c99b57477bc13dc0a636140c7d25Block Operator
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