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 4199023 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4200954 epoch_slot_no: 10554 block_no: 4198846 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2880 time: 2020-05-23 08:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a7fdeb9ab07fe55b1f67cf1a45f7449f5f24e11d1c0800f97d0afe6509aee51Block Operator
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