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 4198492 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4200423 epoch_slot_no: 10023 block_no: 4198315 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2745 time: 2020-05-23 05:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a8354f6105a465a6eaca896f5ef73e58fae9e31b9c123174170439c8b62f1f3Block Operator
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