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 4196016 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4197947 epoch_slot_no: 7547 block_no: 4195839 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2287 time: 2020-05-22 15:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd65345aadae487091f7b56ccc6a857038eac53bf176dba0288feec1ec6556377Block Operator
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