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 4198061 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4199992 epoch_slot_no: 9592 block_no: 4197884 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1040 time: 2020-05-23 03:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13821b1c9e6378f60f608d91c7d886edaa7bb6a7a6a168969ad699e35f8c389fBlock Operator
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