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 4193672 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195603 epoch_slot_no: 5203 block_no: 4193495 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2408 time: 2020-05-22 02:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x340d67663156fbb488e38504e2f40fe24afd9dd7f1d1df05f01872f859ded869Block Operator
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