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 4194106 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4196037 epoch_slot_no: 5637 block_no: 4193929 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-22 05:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d2962e86853be758f85d89d69ba5f2ea70f9cce204ce973ef87ce80cd681b92Block Operator
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