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 4196237 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4198168 epoch_slot_no: 7768 block_no: 4196060 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-05-22 16:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf21a72334a69cc35e83064d1d99cd7e80e6a1aa5590a38e024d4faa7b775ad28Block Operator
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