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 4197559 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4199490 epoch_slot_no: 9090 block_no: 4197382 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3758 time: 2020-05-23 00:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37bd32cf60137f86c0d9363fd9d5526a82dcad5e13dbc4b367a22564b515fb92Block Operator
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