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 4194491 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4196422 epoch_slot_no: 6022 block_no: 4194314 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-05-22 07:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03a7e8ce8140a085291d09a78ccc12a4d4c0d26914152e8f797fdabb71fa761dBlock Operator
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