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 4195033 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4196964 epoch_slot_no: 6564 block_no: 4194856 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-05-22 10:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0e12883ef723d1e6a9618f12e901939f947affed72b4cf40e2898f5c9ff2ca3Block Operator
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