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 4197767 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4199698 epoch_slot_no: 9298 block_no: 4197590 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3967 time: 2020-05-23 01:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24120d92f4aa8ec22288832fd0a7562bd07db1b571a590a544ab731841b8c719Block Operator
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