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 4193275 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4195206 epoch_slot_no: 4806 block_no: 4193098 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2697 time: 2020-05-22 00:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0774f2de33bc4dfcb34a0e0dadcdc3666996914c1cbb6f4fd6c478447c600546Block Operator
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