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 4197777 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4199708 epoch_slot_no: 9308 block_no: 4197600 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3056 time: 2020-05-23 01:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5da13631d58825e8223f0609e68016c56c64f8f8e3853599617c48cc301d871Block Operator
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