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 4194906 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4196837 epoch_slot_no: 6437 block_no: 4194729 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3406 time: 2020-05-22 09:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd26f00bfb8b7054d54db88857a14b4290a8c6a4fcc0e5628b5461a48b21b7177Block Operator
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