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 4195888 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197819 epoch_slot_no: 7419 block_no: 4195711 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-05-22 14:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee496d3af058c295c1993439bb7d7284c3a179555d089e2d2861939a2fbb4ee1Block Operator
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