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 4197349 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4199280 epoch_slot_no: 8880 block_no: 4197172 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2090 time: 2020-05-22 23:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25fbb632ae14afc03e7078e014d79adf1deae941ead2ab7fa5dd1b4faa1bd408Block Operator
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