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 4198247 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200178 epoch_slot_no: 9778 block_no: 4198070 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-05-23 04:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92590fffbd97dfe6ac7b8d3453f3718a618933423b588fe4335787b09a493db3Block Operator
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