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 4194230 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4196161 epoch_slot_no: 5761 block_no: 4194053 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2342 time: 2020-05-22 05:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14feb64c7d198a79f23d8ae33d488c773fc633315e9c97fcf84a9c9c0218ef2eBlock Operator
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