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 4197383 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4199314 epoch_slot_no: 8914 block_no: 4197206 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3320 time: 2020-05-22 23:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc19030586613555028a424e08a8f84edffa87bd4624078aa0ad45e98b1199b7eBlock Operator
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