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 4193751 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195682 epoch_slot_no: 5282 block_no: 4193574 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2020-05-22 03:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe76c7d4e399362f30a2b2db61ca428b8cc12459a248eb739f48bce785aedc0ffBlock Operator
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