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 4196212 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4198143 epoch_slot_no: 7743 block_no: 4196035 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1537 time: 2020-05-22 16:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2694b895a96fe0c42a9c9694663f5d4c5d9c64cbc8de91ffced6d4a8a1b7f1a8Block Operator
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