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 4196682 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4198613 epoch_slot_no: 8213 block_no: 4196505 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2038 time: 2020-05-22 19:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6c0532b7e5c5ce8bc0b30907c5dabdec38598d00f071dc9a987a561df4547adBlock Operator
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