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 4198789 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200720 epoch_slot_no: 10320 block_no: 4198612 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 974 time: 2020-05-23 07:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f357dfc2a10f805686acfec221b403fe5eb70f740fcb23e48762f2753954008Block Operator
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