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 4195454 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197385 epoch_slot_no: 6985 block_no: 4195277 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2772 time: 2020-05-22 12:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x974fc0db44ff40b89b29a9b71d412926e9bc3724e6348fc1ffe793bd60718e2fBlock Operator
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