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 4194092 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4196023 epoch_slot_no: 5623 block_no: 4193915 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2015 time: 2020-05-22 04:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eb02870a21636f7d40dc862c1f4ea63309f64387443524a5324b7f6a2379a9dBlock Operator
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