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 4195383 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197314 epoch_slot_no: 6914 block_no: 4195206 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1040 time: 2020-05-22 12:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68608cc20a36bdaa7721a0ab3b61595930623d138da23ae88af79526db9cef13Block Operator
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