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 4193293 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195224 epoch_slot_no: 4824 block_no: 4193116 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2387 time: 2020-05-22 00:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90e4fb210bfdf4c0a282a24bed863bdf915151979355ec5000a2db0d2683eac5Block Operator
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