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 4194221 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4196152 epoch_slot_no: 5752 block_no: 4194044 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-05-22 05:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f62df8c62a4e8483ec088b9bf62b9d29cb5ce27d87fd15ceacfe724b85341c4Block Operator
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