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 4195200 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197131 epoch_slot_no: 6731 block_no: 4195023 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-05-22 11:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fdfa1832db6a9993fc169607f9e7e043740a37dd8d460e4a2faf652dfe707ccBlock Operator
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