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 4197537 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4199468 epoch_slot_no: 9068 block_no: 4197360 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2040 time: 2020-05-23 00:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x199e3e9f0edf3056064ece4e69f1636b4b3e6cb65b613bb9e9f4a339f3cc16d2Block Operator
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