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 4196615 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4198546 epoch_slot_no: 8146 block_no: 4196438 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5295 time: 2020-05-22 19:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd23f8cf7ece23d6e5a76607ce153ac98ea61678b4ef86ab81b9abff072bdc751Block Operator
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