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 4194166 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4196097 epoch_slot_no: 5697 block_no: 4193989 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-22 05:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9329d8c97f6099d0dd0329148a403e0009b44db1ee455437874e558f147b1422Block Operator
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