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 4193906 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4195837 epoch_slot_no: 5437 block_no: 4193729 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2711 time: 2020-05-22 03:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b68abee6880e9abc7bc08e361fd10ae584205d4420008e88d4f2e9e6d4c26a0Block Operator
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