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 4195106 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197037 epoch_slot_no: 6637 block_no: 4194929 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2736 time: 2020-05-22 10:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14179d649bb577993fafce053d6ed9c073425e41310f98b9709dd7e53e862016Block Operator
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