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 4199116 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4201047 epoch_slot_no: 10647 block_no: 4198939 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-05-23 08:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe0a4320289a3c8518f9778a651607680f0d8684291068141379053553d5cd0dBlock Operator
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