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 4196573 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4198504 epoch_slot_no: 8104 block_no: 4196396 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1816 time: 2020-05-22 18:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb449ed3ab1868446bda433c0c185ae6f23bb50a88ad00ee7083094727ed34cdfBlock Operator
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