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 4194042 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4195973 epoch_slot_no: 5573 block_no: 4193865 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4344 time: 2020-05-22 04:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd436bfe814d9d9a371f920f58654cb588ffd82718b235b4f385117202f9f887Block Operator
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