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 4198026 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4199957 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 4197849 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 12029 time: 2020-05-23 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0515c2c1b54c46257d645507e26d81957d34d919795daf0c102e430ca1c9bdacBlock Operator
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