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 4198719 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200650 epoch_slot_no: 10250 block_no: 4198542 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-05-23 06:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66ca72a0f13114bcd85903ef26d8f7a44cf5b0f9586a7e269874daf6b2405ef2Block Operator
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