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 4197554 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4199485 epoch_slot_no: 9085 block_no: 4197377 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3816 time: 2020-05-23 00:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45baeb4d9368c0bcaa0d71f36f3d37295eb0f05f11c3f8ec518531271fa5c6aeBlock Operator
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