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 4193727 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195658 epoch_slot_no: 5258 block_no: 4193550 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1139 time: 2020-05-22 02:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad2c5fe8d76833e42bbcba87a09cf9fd0a51aa8cd8566717ca78f6e65e1c0364Block Operator
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