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 4196634 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4198565 epoch_slot_no: 8165 block_no: 4196457 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1561 time: 2020-05-22 19:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8654f7b41b5219dfbfe8aa0c8bdb35d6fcda0ed3e399613f3b662d3d1527a278Block Operator
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