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 4199017 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200948 epoch_slot_no: 10548 block_no: 4198840 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2383 time: 2020-05-23 08:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ec0cf304c9305be3cee19fd33745286c736437c4a812461d72b1a143613e8e7Block Operator
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