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 4195272 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4197203 epoch_slot_no: 6803 block_no: 4195095 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3306 time: 2020-05-22 11:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4102a51bba60a655ae1fd501a86a8b40eb64861119b4b11caf17fae54f6d8714Block Operator
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