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 4193491 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4195422 epoch_slot_no: 5022 block_no: 4193314 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2209 time: 2020-05-22 01:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa7218e484f8be8e85eee1021ed16d2efb0442c61e2d4c3b2565d033cde71e15Block Operator
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