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 4195268 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197199 epoch_slot_no: 6799 block_no: 4195091 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1171 time: 2020-05-22 11:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dbc771edea2404511871c1da7adddad2d26e50f93dd2ac03153fee4006eb4d4Block Operator
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