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 4197636 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4199567 epoch_slot_no: 9167 block_no: 4197459 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1893 time: 2020-05-23 00:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8152c0595ecac7fc2e5cd5dfd57a4a05b891518f678eb053e007097416e84d69Block Operator
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