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 4198813 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200744 epoch_slot_no: 10344 block_no: 4198636 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1697 time: 2020-05-23 07:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7291315c83b2c88dcdc035360a58317b16c6620a606e74c92e4eb4aa4d035230Block Operator
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