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 4197820 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4199751 epoch_slot_no: 9351 block_no: 4197643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3064 time: 2020-05-23 01:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cdb3acb9e255951cf57c2dd93445e414f08173a00e4927a51f93de1a772f13bBlock Operator
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