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 4195770 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197701 epoch_slot_no: 7301 block_no: 4195593 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-05-22 14:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1283964e6d44bee7c1a08fb8bbb80c60bec11cc5cfad3d3c380540f0f9c92c6Block Operator
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