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 4195086 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4197017 epoch_slot_no: 6617 block_no: 4194909 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3631 time: 2020-05-22 10:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3334d1871d91159746ac766d4b27c85a9d86fd9ccc2b3946a29f671cfcc98731Block Operator
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