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 4194061 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4195992 epoch_slot_no: 5592 block_no: 4193884 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1646 time: 2020-05-22 04:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b816a87026aeb97cc9ec76edfb9198f1eb57dca3df8d8ee8af6c6c78c2b91d2Block Operator
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