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 4196394 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4198325 epoch_slot_no: 7925 block_no: 4196217 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4615 time: 2020-05-22 17:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4f05a4b2c111b77e5a4c1dbb97f183f303ae1dab2be6461ab8851ce17ea9698Block Operator
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