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 4197153 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4199084 epoch_slot_no: 8684 block_no: 4196976 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-05-22 21:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f22b50f038dbdb50e3c5697e0906b393bc2334897445301badf6132dfa4217bBlock Operator
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