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 4195348 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197279 epoch_slot_no: 6879 block_no: 4195171 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1307 time: 2020-05-22 11:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x216d8e205b3550cab961c0efa421236595e42a1a158726e734d41cc70d5342f3Block Operator
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