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 4193885 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4195816 epoch_slot_no: 5416 block_no: 4193708 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3974 time: 2020-05-22 03:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc1dccdb81d1ed8db5bf0a9118c0a8631375e7c12396ddfe4762c427d2bf39a9Block Operator
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