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 4193916 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4195847 epoch_slot_no: 5447 block_no: 4193739 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 10887 time: 2020-05-22 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdad2de4ee4567cf3d2eba3cbeebd562e8e3d67a77cb4a56f9075561526c3756eBlock Operator
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