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 4197259 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4199190 epoch_slot_no: 8790 block_no: 4197082 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3107 time: 2020-05-22 22:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc5932ba6eb3eb0c128176c0b752bda211234b6168a4c9d53013bdc5029b2375Block Operator
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