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 4198207 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4200138 epoch_slot_no: 9738 block_no: 4198030 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3241 time: 2020-05-23 03:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f225fec0884da3c20a4ca6b187c3dd5a4e7eb82f865cdbccc93d5341701e4e3Block Operator
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