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 4193983 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4195914 epoch_slot_no: 5514 block_no: 4193806 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1796 time: 2020-05-22 04:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f3e031191e64bcd66e9e2f959607f373f1f4ed2148efbae344a7b541b177b1cBlock Operator
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