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 4198250 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200181 epoch_slot_no: 9781 block_no: 4198073 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2736 time: 2020-05-23 04:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2c68378c760e9b0e6b7f82a7265d28c2108140600456321bfef25098515c8c0Block Operator
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