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 4197687 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4199618 epoch_slot_no: 9218 block_no: 4197510 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1849 time: 2020-05-23 00:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d6105d4efb9c3c3f0962a86270141bc9fbf8e35db20cfb8264e1a5b2015f2f3Block Operator
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