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 4196060 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197991 epoch_slot_no: 7591 block_no: 4195883 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-05-22 15:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf29ec2b17498ea1daf0f732c8a1e8c26bf75693897c0beca5ce6142f6b9598eBlock Operator
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