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 4197269 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4199200 epoch_slot_no: 8800 block_no: 4197092 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-05-22 22:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf840a21881e621fef87f3f8ccde087469aba2724e20c4e443b84a40f933015b1Block Operator
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