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 4193915 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195846 epoch_slot_no: 5446 block_no: 4193738 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2387 time: 2020-05-22 04:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe29f8157afd541d1557b34789beab092095b31adf8db2d69df95cb4eb9850ca7Block Operator
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