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 4198325 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4200256 epoch_slot_no: 9856 block_no: 4198148 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3161 time: 2020-05-23 04:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x564af23bcb70fed65971be745bd3324a915f4e9fb669bf6fc38553d166fbfddeBlock Operator
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