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 4197530 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4199461 epoch_slot_no: 9061 block_no: 4197353 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1681 time: 2020-05-23 00:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x740b1eaa15203a2ac84300d3656e1a96cdef88ac7feb4b14153c74700597fc65Block Operator
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