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 4193482 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4195413 epoch_slot_no: 5013 block_no: 4193305 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1463 time: 2020-05-22 01:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c04188244fc4fa747ac351ae96dbc3b2603541bc73b3549b99c93f0c984fa65Block Operator
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