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 4195967 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4197898 epoch_slot_no: 7498 block_no: 4195790 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2485 time: 2020-05-22 15:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c5390ee47d23e9c7744033ff0feb424d21ae4eb88c9660aa695d0840cbb7293Block Operator
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