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 4195203 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4197134 epoch_slot_no: 6734 block_no: 4195026 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3207 time: 2020-05-22 11:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cd91714330438b16e6842c2baad3b3d69aec1497749feb1e19dd0a10265768bBlock Operator
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