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 4197903 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4199834 epoch_slot_no: 9434 block_no: 4197726 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3602 time: 2020-05-23 02:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b12357e1663879e3c6d8602cf8b22e31726bf7a2e47d39b8368cdc0dfc5639aBlock Operator
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