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 4193728 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4195659 epoch_slot_no: 5259 block_no: 4193551 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2020-05-22 02:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49046d41c09395ff495b64b3e94a42d5199091297b2295037d0058a2f0176031Block Operator
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