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 4193556 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4195487 epoch_slot_no: 5087 block_no: 4193379 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5696 time: 2020-05-22 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf41e19adcd6b55cbc8c2e5db94842f1adc4421b94c5d195924ed5b383adab8aBlock Operator
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