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 4198732 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4200663 epoch_slot_no: 10263 block_no: 4198555 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3167 time: 2020-05-23 06:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x728f9fe0028b9c9fc4f86c3d3481ab4efdc0164bd09b8e0893f4c39ac1659cfeBlock Operator
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