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 4197431 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4199362 epoch_slot_no: 8962 block_no: 4197254 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1208 time: 2020-05-22 23:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23916efac64da81d8af11eaf2205c62f3d311acbe9ab3d3d11dceae7d1ec28c8Block Operator
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