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 4195406 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197337 epoch_slot_no: 6937 block_no: 4195229 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2703 time: 2020-05-22 12:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54220bcf17ffa4f668b0708436d5afb7d875987a0abc4be46030b1af5ec8441bBlock Operator
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