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 4195763 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197694 epoch_slot_no: 7294 block_no: 4195586 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1320 time: 2020-05-22 14:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66c4b2a2d0312e308cfe08bf3a05a7d7735101173a40cdfd5ae9761fc37281bcBlock Operator
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