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 4193947 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195878 epoch_slot_no: 5478 block_no: 4193770 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2391 time: 2020-05-22 04:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10b4772f499716db6c7493fcdfd947f5fc4ace928866adb1188ef2b0dbbff89eBlock Operator
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