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 4198303 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4200234 epoch_slot_no: 9834 block_no: 4198126 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3437 time: 2020-05-23 04:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x808c06a7f0b3ff1e1537938cb9670cb807a866013f4324955fd80162eb6f038fBlock Operator
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