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 4196346 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4198277 epoch_slot_no: 7877 block_no: 4196169 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-05-22 17:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf38c66fdda845ea8d9d7b73da2fe25a83d2d11611303a1713fb865fda44f842Block Operator
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