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 4196701 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4198632 epoch_slot_no: 8232 block_no: 4196524 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2020-05-22 19:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x461727ffe25a0c53d4b74fb7a168ab1ecf27c1dd2561b8bc6b33d3ffe58d08bbBlock Operator
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