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 4196731 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4198662 epoch_slot_no: 8262 block_no: 4196554 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2020-05-22 19:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2773309eff625d1c0a67b24378e0d7574d7e51a1d4b8d2b1887a7d9310722b6dBlock Operator
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