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 4197114 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4199045 epoch_slot_no: 8645 block_no: 4196937 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1598 time: 2020-05-22 21:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68eeddfa201c62838970b7e5df605f7a9f68616d09d014b72c17c70d37dfb7b6Block Operator
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