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 4196345 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4198276 epoch_slot_no: 7876 block_no: 4196168 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-05-22 17:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31ee255e285473ae0ea6e2ddf68aed4a3e294e3d3aa718a937a17c4b4756b05aBlock Operator
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