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 4198970 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200901 epoch_slot_no: 10501 block_no: 4198793 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2732 time: 2020-05-23 08:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce9cedb8c7429ac87707339ce1870f12b3d8b53f64c5628fff08201cd2ddc007Block Operator
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