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 4195368 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4197299 epoch_slot_no: 6899 block_no: 4195191 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1430 time: 2020-05-22 12:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ea22aa6d783d6b998413edaaabdb88b69c4073f34bb531d6d499eb1418dcec9Block Operator
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