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 4197600 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4199531 epoch_slot_no: 9131 block_no: 4197423 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2933 time: 2020-05-23 00:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf8600b31b61ab9e149d47f02d094dcc1bc9c5a78bc6b9869de192abbe6ad8f6Block Operator
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