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 4193813 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195744 epoch_slot_no: 5344 block_no: 4193636 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2383 time: 2020-05-22 03:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabfde9eac78b04a9179d6259460f48c6e875479a2a308dde6a1b614d7620d0fcBlock Operator
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