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 4197251 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4199182 epoch_slot_no: 8782 block_no: 4197074 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1123 time: 2020-05-22 22:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3d121686e3a06d46b40ea7b717b56c211ef7cfffee59f58381ab9af3839db8eBlock Operator
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