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 4198542 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200473 epoch_slot_no: 10073 block_no: 4198365 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2699 time: 2020-05-23 05:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5401e62c89b3cb5276c7b36cc1524d492e0dc78439a35d9c89eaa7f6fe1350baBlock Operator
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