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 4195502 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4197433 epoch_slot_no: 7033 block_no: 4195325 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4153 time: 2020-05-22 12:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83dbf90843187ab586c876e2c66590e8a6f781e14578d568b1d1b6ffbb5706e8Block Operator
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