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 4198282 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4200213 epoch_slot_no: 9813 block_no: 4198105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3871 time: 2020-05-23 04:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2190e577fcfd7db10818d54ad0d99f9ab86b4a54dae2c78111fbc8324e5c995eBlock Operator
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