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 4194357 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4196288 epoch_slot_no: 5888 block_no: 4194180 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2383 time: 2020-05-22 06:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedbe7bbd2520c306d5ad018f9a5d26a0e7b147d54b8a09497dc2f7167c817af1Block Operator
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