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 4195220 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4197151 epoch_slot_no: 6751 block_no: 4195043 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3778 time: 2020-05-22 11:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f9c8567b58c9bfd84656747b66fb13f34ae7c4f494fba27c82034a151f55f67Block Operator
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