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 4195730 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4197661 epoch_slot_no: 7261 block_no: 4195553 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1290 time: 2020-05-22 14:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x095d09e694da34f54bb1f9b906ba8d0c8cf132dfe942777e859ce6bbce19b55bBlock Operator
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