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 4193272 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4195203 epoch_slot_no: 4803 block_no: 4193095 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4776 time: 2020-05-22 00:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf34da5fd52f6675f0ee8f654454bdbc7b7c72f14e54d7eaf4d854a9786e6fa4dBlock Operator
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