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 4198886 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200817 epoch_slot_no: 10417 block_no: 4198709 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 925 time: 2020-05-23 07:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f09a480d07b5c793aedf8c102849640ca421c7aa657b2b6482a6f3458828c28Block Operator
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