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 4193486 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4195417 epoch_slot_no: 5017 block_no: 4193309 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5535 time: 2020-05-22 01:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x574b7ae199673b4fa13f38c72215c53494bcdac66613e29869fb0b67d23ec090Block Operator
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