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 4197415 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4199346 epoch_slot_no: 8946 block_no: 4197238 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-05-22 23:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf920891599272073159512e8d556319bce5592f7e379d6f92bf0ee8be3fbaba5Block Operator
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