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 4198601 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4200532 epoch_slot_no: 10132 block_no: 4198424 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-23 06:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cb6b8353a075da113cef09a2be1ae4cf2c32a200e3561c8c7a2f2bfafe836cdBlock Operator
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