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 4195842 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4197773 epoch_slot_no: 7373 block_no: 4195665 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2531 time: 2020-05-22 14:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafd2cb81cfbe2cbb6a32459d5821050758b77a93f708381b5cebf7401fb477a8Block Operator
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