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 4195898 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4197829 epoch_slot_no: 7429 block_no: 4195721 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1993 time: 2020-05-22 15:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3961fbe64f5c3e131043ccb44776f36b3a249413c3f2d8f9e019e4b5fbc8b0d9Block Operator
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