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 4195323 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4197254 epoch_slot_no: 6854 block_no: 4195146 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6023 time: 2020-05-22 11:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67bac4b2ddb24e0a333e58a0ed8caec44cea26763177bdfe5390247a19cce940Block Operator
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