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 4193926 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195857 epoch_slot_no: 5457 block_no: 4193749 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2383 time: 2020-05-22 04:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6469e170a1a9e01eac927ee5ae770dbeb72ce63b819e94b508f1b6df3a469203Block Operator
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