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 4197126 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4199057 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 4196949 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8947 time: 2020-05-22 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68efc5bde5cd9bf0c159a96d0957396e08f103dbc3c20d3b30a880184d9b9842Block Operator
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