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 4198638 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200569 epoch_slot_no: 10169 block_no: 4198461 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2736 time: 2020-05-23 06:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c38831f6639c24b67fa44e598c0d3edf2f7d15bdb305f2e38545d2020e70038Block Operator
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