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 4198606 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200537 epoch_slot_no: 10137 block_no: 4198429 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2670 time: 2020-05-23 06:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e1cd1468a758849df7add0e50b77bc3b1b5f426e6936020c63750089d7abf56Block Operator
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