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 194555 Details
Epoch: 9 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 194576 epoch_slot_no: 176 block_no: 194544 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1031 time: 2017-11-07 22:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5243940e6df254611ff2850312408f5069a0bafe864e4b4e8f3b422f93633b29Block Operator
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