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 195368 Details
Epoch: 9 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 195389 epoch_slot_no: 989 block_no: 195357 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1032 time: 2017-11-08 03:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd48bffdabce6836ab8add52e007093e02e8c7591615423d44208191c58a93e21Block Operator
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