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 4194336 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4196267 epoch_slot_no: 5867 block_no: 4194159 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2387 time: 2020-05-22 06:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa792abe7c2edd7bf1443212019565c5f16dccde4777492cb5d74ea397a06c279Block Operator
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