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 4198781 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4200712 epoch_slot_no: 10312 block_no: 4198604 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-23 07:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd8de9f46736829c718e4ec6e07d7262d34d616689afab0f777727d1a5582ef6Block Operator
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