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 4197066 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4198997 epoch_slot_no: 8597 block_no: 4196889 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3739 time: 2020-05-22 21:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9c79e900b8fb8c3f72500e0056d39df318913a3513f54deee41461aa02afe1Block Operator
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