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 4193401 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195332 epoch_slot_no: 4932 block_no: 4193224 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-05-22 01:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ffe45d0af78a3ecc210334b4eb969617e6338c3e14c8c9deac51daa9ab81460Block Operator
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