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 4198002 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4199933 epoch_slot_no: 9533 block_no: 4197825 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2416 time: 2020-05-23 02:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac20642f12b3d7310a44f4277d717c338d9de34415e06f77a16c45ed595a0bf4Block Operator
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