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 4193971 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4195902 epoch_slot_no: 5502 block_no: 4193794 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1171 time: 2020-05-22 04:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe735753b01e1b06b1895a24420bd48c85c1d4b17d133a14eb7528ae2889218d5Block Operator
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