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 4194071 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4196002 epoch_slot_no: 5602 block_no: 4193894 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1106 time: 2020-05-22 04:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2096275b004986f86abc5b865f01ff522ee7aa1484c4c90be82d8b93d1976f3fBlock Operator
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