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 4195427 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4197358 epoch_slot_no: 6958 block_no: 4195250 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3097 time: 2020-05-22 12:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfad5abcc90a03b53ad815c908e362fbfc6851703ca7b9918e1966be47dc31f5dBlock Operator
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