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 4193384 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4195315 epoch_slot_no: 4915 block_no: 4193207 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3672 time: 2020-05-22 01:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe62ce8a392b097bac8908fb4fe369e62347d3600c742683ccc6fac70782ccdd9Block Operator
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