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 4196763 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4198694 epoch_slot_no: 8294 block_no: 4196586 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2358 time: 2020-05-22 19:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cce246acd9f0a10ca45fe16475e240d2b4d51440a9a0d2d4d4edc52ce45991eBlock Operator
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