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 4195065 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4196996 epoch_slot_no: 6596 block_no: 4194888 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3602 time: 2020-05-22 10:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d03c05cd2a2b638f613c700d814a91fb9c7caa0c408a00dba1a34e692a61d1aBlock Operator
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