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 4198489 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4200420 epoch_slot_no: 10020 block_no: 4198312 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3023 time: 2020-05-23 05:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0516ce1f8f088e1f4a3099b7f106eb7713e9e379b14f920f9929712f58a04a34Block Operator
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