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 4196967 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4198898 epoch_slot_no: 8498 block_no: 4196790 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-22 20:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73d96bb5709407cd4a7b9aa6f16d9acca2bfa1b15ce15e659982a55ed32b5449Block Operator
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