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 4193394 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4195325 epoch_slot_no: 4925 block_no: 4193217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2682 time: 2020-05-22 01:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6f56a07accccaa88e5ca89a40064755febf18b1de6a4a37cd213b4fc65eaa8fBlock Operator
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