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 4198179 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4200110 epoch_slot_no: 9710 block_no: 4198002 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3258 time: 2020-05-23 03:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb36e689848d3c855ffca66d2525cf6133f4492df67d989841bb5af4e4cac862bBlock Operator
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