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 4193313 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195244 epoch_slot_no: 4844 block_no: 4193136 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2387 time: 2020-05-22 00:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6201bc2356da37f999e20eb13c47b63394e40b22452c8f4b0127f15bc41504ceBlock Operator
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