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 4199028 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4200959 epoch_slot_no: 10559 block_no: 4198851 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-23 08:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb08d615bdd06b9579e7d3db5d6397ab2eb6a24c4b34d43eebdf48175d7855711Block Operator
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