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 4197551 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4199482 epoch_slot_no: 9082 block_no: 4197374 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3128 time: 2020-05-23 00:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb991447e90f344cd98069722de398fe61955c4de50cc54dc96af10aed9117dfBlock Operator
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