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 4198746 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4200677 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 4198569 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13284 time: 2020-05-23 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc37be0c9292d9424d371d7cca0ebfc5ccdd58377d1e7c51fcbf2e9511c65d492Block Operator
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