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 4194582 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4196513 epoch_slot_no: 6113 block_no: 4194405 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4490 time: 2020-05-22 07:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x028925ad2418e507169cda833b424d3ecdd5fe038948a98391e4df8a58599890Block Operator
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