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 4193371 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195302 epoch_slot_no: 4902 block_no: 4193194 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2410 time: 2020-05-22 00:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bd3a5e2bfc927442a476f1731fc3600394b54a0aa6eb8241574d6ee83377a33Block Operator
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