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 4195287 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197218 epoch_slot_no: 6818 block_no: 4195110 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1122 time: 2020-05-22 11:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0afd9329c3e296cef351c152b916c765297dfc86f1a7772d13a96fd4521b151eBlock Operator
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