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 4193262 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4195193 epoch_slot_no: 4793 block_no: 4193085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3090 time: 2020-05-22 00:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4db62b7bfd8d858285f6273c7bd9f00fff560ed3fc996cb23a51e6590a1cd96Block Operator
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