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 4195679 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4197610 epoch_slot_no: 7210 block_no: 4195502 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1824 time: 2020-05-22 13:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6d1f13778c45658a56bb8a20cfcce22c30827a30a4a135ed39c41d95a7e2327Block Operator
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