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 4193701 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4195632 epoch_slot_no: 5232 block_no: 4193524 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2674 time: 2020-05-22 02:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf1e2d1b7012aea2b0b1e61c38c80b4ab3d36e4b53efc985ddfb0189d9e2e362Block Operator
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