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 4198212 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4200143 epoch_slot_no: 9743 block_no: 4198035 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2199 time: 2020-05-23 03:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf216d4d293d7b35913fbbe998ae443c6f4df0948251494a44f01e19db5d34f2Block Operator
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