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 4198272 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200203 epoch_slot_no: 9803 block_no: 4198095 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-23 04:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61ebfa9bca6da35f34ca280d1011e4b6178556549fa837b8e23772381974bf72Block Operator
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