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 4193133 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195064 epoch_slot_no: 4664 block_no: 4192956 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1975 time: 2020-05-21 23:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf972b76982a3fc06667683f7090c7cf624e632dd46f537d3861e07ef261dbce9Block Operator
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