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 4193012 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4194943 epoch_slot_no: 4543 block_no: 4192835 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-05-21 22:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24b6c57465268a3046e8e8b66a75a8739a7d0f6fb907fb1d25d39972313c31e4Block Operator
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