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 4197944 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4199875 epoch_slot_no: 9475 block_no: 4197767 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2020-05-23 02:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb58d16645677d377c1a1eb44eb022e30bcf6fb9e271effa0f099939a2c781651Block Operator
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