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 4197916 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4199847 epoch_slot_no: 9447 block_no: 4197739 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-05-23 02:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ed21346053091b794f43ed4cd5f636849150989d773d781f77e4f7f320910baBlock Operator
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