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 4195840 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4197771 epoch_slot_no: 7371 block_no: 4195663 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3217 time: 2020-05-22 14:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c6c1a31cabf74084df07d2e7bff6e672fa60b351a7f90c207454c90e2998165Block Operator
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