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 4195076 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4197007 epoch_slot_no: 6607 block_no: 4194899 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3499 time: 2020-05-22 10:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeacf41d1e3834d932502ea324dc46803a23be5cfadd6285a9ca6e797b131e903Block Operator
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