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 4193164 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195095 epoch_slot_no: 4695 block_no: 4192987 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2387 time: 2020-05-21 23:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5dd0fdb7838a4197b0bc7e17b908a15f32866f9523a4a0e7c458b46d2e2330cBlock Operator
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