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 4192917 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4194848 epoch_slot_no: 4448 block_no: 4192740 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-05-21 22:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf844734818d5f1248fab8684d2b7244b5465838eb409c75841bb5ac4a51236dBlock Operator
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