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 4195959 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4197890 epoch_slot_no: 7490 block_no: 4195782 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-22 15:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6239bc00b450cd4d295a1cf00f26b7d06e91b28e6fe3ceea94aa6eb2746de36bBlock Operator
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