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 4198286 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4200217 epoch_slot_no: 9817 block_no: 4198109 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3618 time: 2020-05-23 04:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf6a272b9d00bca915cf3ceb0f7b61f624ae02bd6c93fccf7fc7dafa1a665ac3Block Operator
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