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 4198632 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200563 epoch_slot_no: 10163 block_no: 4198455 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1896 time: 2020-05-23 06:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x935dd44c1dde7d1f7d8681eef06aac1e49682a03b98e520039c29ce95131a4a7Block Operator
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