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 4197830 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4199761 epoch_slot_no: 9361 block_no: 4197653 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2670 time: 2020-05-23 01:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8463a91b45921957204d78bbfcaa49eb40baf0736d2daa300f69a21656946eeBlock Operator
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