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 4198910 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200841 epoch_slot_no: 10441 block_no: 4198733 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-05-23 07:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x726d036c050b1101f1cb073ce0771269e0fac9f00070d84aa86beaa9f3ac7a11Block Operator
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