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 4193544 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195475 epoch_slot_no: 5075 block_no: 4193367 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1433 time: 2020-05-22 01:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf1f5f77424bec6836053e9cb8adddc825ca22b2cd4506b3d311dee609a21d8eBlock Operator
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